discuss document export feedback print share gallery-landscape xml Search hua Rapunga hou Ukulele human history Tukua Tirohanga API Ingoa KēUkulele (English)Kupu whakaahuaUkulele. This is the worn body of a small string instrument. It is made of Koa (Accacia Koa), a native specie to Hawai'i. The strings are no longer present, nor the keys that would normally be found at the top of the fret. There are remnants of a label that featured on the spatulate end of the fret. The top of the fret features a ridge with four grooves where strings would have been placed. Following this, are 12 metal ridges. The fret is a composite to the hollow body. The edging of the body is detailed with a fine chevron inlay. Its width tapers out towards the base. Inside the hollow body a paper label features a scene with Diamond head in the background and six people in an wa'a (canoe) paddling to shore with the words, "It's a Hawaiian Ukulele, Genuine Koa made in Hawaii". The circular opening of the body is detailed with a matching chevron inlay. The Ukulele is mid brown in colour with a polished surface.WāhiHawaii/United States of AmericaAccession Number1987.121Rā Tāpiringa15 May 1987Tohu Tuakiri Kē52450 (ethnology)WāhangaPacific Uiuitia Tāpirihia ki Taku Kete Ukulele, 1987.121, 52450, Photographed by Denise Baynham,… … Read more Tirohia ngā pikitia Mātātuhi me ngā tuhinga Mātātuhi Mātātuhi Taonga Taonga Rārangi MihiCollection of Auckland Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira, 1987.121, 52450Takenga ā-AhureaHawaiianKaiwaihanga Matua Unknown (Maker)WāhiHawaii/United States of AmericaRāPre 1987Tikanga WaihangacarvedWaitohu/māka"It's a Royal Hawaiian ukulele. Genuine koa. Made in Hawaii" (label)Pāohowood/plant materialRaraunga Ine595 x 180 x 72mm650mm180mmHuinga KaupapaMusical Instruments/- PACIFIC SUBJECTS -Taumata whakarōpūUkuleleGuitarInstrument, StringedMusical InstrumentsMusical T&E06 Tools & Equipment for Communication 321.322 Necked box lutes321.32 Necked lutes321.3 Handle lutes321 Lutes32 Composite chordophones3 chordophonesWhakahounga o Mua02 Aug 2023 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