discuss document export feedback print share gallery-landscape xml Flute human history Tukua Tirohanga API Ingoa Kēfangufangu (Tongan)Kupu whakaahuaFangufangu. Nose flute. Fangufangu are one of the traditional instruments of Tonga. Historically, fangufangu were played outside the sleeping quarters of royalty to awaken them. This fangufangu is made from one section of kofe (bamboo), it is cylindrical in shape and completely sealed. The playing holes are drilled or burnt along the length of the fangufangu and one extra hole drilled behind, directly opposite the middle hole. The entire surface of this fangufangu has markings and lettering carved or burnt on it.WāhiTonga/PacificAccession Number1981.212Rā Tāpiringa13 Jul 1981Tohu Tuakiri Kē49400 (ethnology)WāhangaPacific Uiuitia Tāpirihia ki Taku Kete Flute, 1981.212, 49400, Cultural Permissions Apply Tirohia ngā pikitia Mātātuhi me ngā tuhinga Mātātuhi Mātātuhi Taonga Taonga Rārangi MihiCollection of Auckland Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira, 1981.212, 49400Takenga ā-AhureaTonganKaiwaihanga Matua Unknown (Maker)WāhiTonga/PacificRā[1930s]Tikanga Waihangadrilled polishedWaitohu/mākaPres 49400 TONGA (handwritten)Pāoho[bamboo]/grass/plant materialRaraunga Ine699mm55mm704mm55mmHuinga KaupapaMusical Instruments/- PACIFIC SUBJECTS -woodworkPerforming Arts/- PACIFIC SUBJECTS -Taumata whakarōpūFluteInstrument, WindMusical InstrumentMusical T&ETools & Equipment for Communication FluteInstrument, WindMusical InstrumentsMusical T&E06 Tools & Equipment for Communication 421.121.32 With fingerholes421.121.3 Stopped side-blown flutes421.121 (Single) side-blown flutes421.12 Side-blown flutes421.1 Flutes without Ducts421 Edge-Blown Aerophones or Flutes42 Non-Free Aerophones4 AerophonesWhakahounga o Mua10 Dec 2020 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. 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