discuss document export feedback print share gallery-landscape xml Search hua Rapunga hou head, zoomorphic human history Tukua Tirohanga API Kupu whakaahuaAnimal head, intact, possibly of an agouti, opossum or squirrel-like creature with a short snout. Small ears, eyes highlighted by a brow line of red paint. The mouth also has red paint in the outlines and a little on the neck. Small remnants of yellowish pigment on the neck. The whole head has had a white coating, much of which remains. On the area around the nose and mouth are impressions of a textile made while the clay was damp, and working scrape marks on the neck. Mould made. Possibly broken at the neck or intentionally finished as is.Accession Number2012.19.49Rā Tāpiringa10 Dec 2012Tohu Tuakiri KēL1004 (LA Museum number)16552 (Asset Register)WāhangaArchaeology Uiuitia Tāpirihia ki Taku Kete head, zoomorphic 2012.19.49 Tirohia ngā pikitia Mātātuhi me ngā tuhinga Mātātuhi Mātātuhi Taonga Taonga Rārangi MihiCollection of Auckland Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira, 2012.19.49KohingaHydeKaiwaihanga Matua unknown (Maker)RāUnknownPāohoterracotta/inorganic materialWhakaahuatanga Ineleft ear top to neck bottomRaraunga Ine31.5mm25.65mm (outer ear to outer ear)25mm (nose to back of head = head length)Whakahounga o Mua19 Apr 2024 E hangaia tonutia ana te kohinga tuihono a Tāmaki Paenga Hira; tāpirihia ai ngā whakahoutanga me ngā pūkete i ia wiki. I ētahi wā, kāore anō kia whakaūhia ngā pūkete e ngā kaimahi o Te Whare Taonga, tēnā pea he hapa kei roto i ngā kōrero. Search hua Rapunga hou The gift of curiosity With unlimited free entry to all paid exhibitions, discounted event tickets and exclusive Member-only events, a Museum Membership is the gift that keeps on giving year-round. SEE OPTIONS FROM $60