Utu muri

human history

Utu muri. Canoe prow cover. Curved shape. Carved from untreated wood. Dry and cracking. Some damage. Rough to the touch. Rusted metal wire attached through drilled holes at sides of the prow cover. Deep V - groove carved at underside to fit the shape of the hull securely. Rough hewn on underside, chisel marks still evident. Natural colour.

Nama tāpiringa: 1987.130 Whakahounga o Mua: 20 Sept 2018
Ingoa Kē

Canoe stern cover (English)

Wāhi
Cook Islands
Accession Number

1987.130

Rā Tāpiringa

30 Apr 1987

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

52444 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
12 Mātātuhi
Utu muri, 1987.130, 52444, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 22 Nov 2016, Cultural Permissions Apply
Utu muri, 1987.130, 52444, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 22 Nov 2016, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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