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Ngutu tahā

human history
  • Ingoa Kōrero Noa
    food gathering / storage
  • Ingoa Kē

    tuki (Maori)

    carved mouthpiece (descriptive name)

  • Kupu whakaahua

    This wood ngutu taha, mouthpiece of a wooden calabash, is carved with a rauponga design. The rim is serrated and has a notched ring just below. The wood itself is worn and has some discolouration in areas.

  • Rā Tāpiringa
    1890
  • Tohu Tuakiri Kē

    49 (ethnology)

    883 (Taonga Database)

  • Wāhanga

    Māori

ngutu tahā, 49

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Taonga

  • Whakahounga o Mua
    22 Jun 2023
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