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Kuru

On display
human history
  • Common Name
    body adornments / ornaments
  • Other Name

    greenstone ear ornament (descriptive name)

  • Description

    This kuru is medium green with dark patches. It has a round cross section and flares very slightly before tapering off to a rounded point. The stone is worn and polished.

  • Accession Date
    1895
  • Other Id

    345 (ethnology)

    1126 (Taonga Database)

  • Department
  • Display Room

Images and documents

Artefact

  • Display location

    Maori Court West

  • Last Update
    15 Nov 2022
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