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Taurapa

human history
  • Other Name

    stern post (English)

  • Description

    This taurapa has no surface carving, aside from the small manaia on the base, and the manaia head at the upper end. The surface of the stern is very worn and damaged. Perforations have been made along the base, in order to secure the taurapa to the waka.

  • Accession Number
    1959.38.1
  • Accession Date
    1959
  • Other Id

    35570 (ethnology)

    13640 (Asset Register)

    344 (Taonga Database)

  • Department

    Māori

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Artefact

  • Last Update
    03 Mar 2023
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