Ukurere

human history

Ukarere. Ukulele. Musical string instrument. Made from composite materials. Neck headstock and tuners carved and shaped from au (wild hibiscus wood), natural colour. Body constructed fro 3 kapu akari (coconut shells). Plywood for the face of the ukarere, painted in a red hibiscus and green foliage design against a yellow background. 'KISS ME' painted above the hibiscus design, 'RAROTONGA' painted below. Four nylon strings. Metal bridge and saddle.

Nama tāpiringa: 1985.346 Whakahounga o Mua: 20 Sept 2018
Ingoa Kē

Ukelele

Wāhi Hāngai

Rarotonga/Cook Islands

Accession Number

1985.346

Rā Tāpiringa

23 Sep 1985

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

51926 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
14 Mātātuhi
Ukarere, 1985.346, 51926, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 01 Dec 2016, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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