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Murirangaranga, koauau

human history
  • Other Name

    bone flute (descriptive name)

    koauau o Tutanekai (Maori)

    Murirangaranga (Maori)

  • Description

    Murirangaranga is carved with a janus head at both ends and has three finger-holes along the length. The surface of the bone is polished. There is a raised ridge on the back, pierced with a suspension hole.

  • Accession Date
    1890
  • Other Id

    69 (ethnology)

    479 (Taonga Database)

  • Department

    Māori

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  • Last Update
    30 Jan 2024
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