Rou kakahi
Description: The frame of this rou kakahi, , a dredge for obtaining freshwater shells (mussels) from an inland lake, is notched along the edges, with manaia carved at both ends. The binding is a combination of muka, harakeke and kiekie root.
Collection: HUMAN HISTORYAccession Number: 1971.190Accession Date: 1892Display Room: Maori Court EastDescription: The frame of this rou kakahi, , a dredge for obtaining freshwater shells (mussels) from an inland lake, is notched along the edges, with manaia carved at both ends. The…