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Putatara

human history
  • Other Name

    pukaea (Maori)

    shell trumpet (descriptive name)

  • Description

    Pukaea or putatara, shell trumpet. The shell is Septa Tritonis, which has only been found in the North Cape Peninsula in New Zealand. The wood mouthpiece has been carved with a janus head that has paua shell inset eyes.

  • Accession Date
    1890
  • Other Id

    62 (ethnology)

    938 (Taonga Database)

  • Department

    Māori

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  • Last Update
    29 Aug 2018
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