Au

human history

Au. Thatching awl. This au is cut and polished from a segment of animal bone. It was used in the thatching of rooves of old-style Tokelauan dwellings. The au is curved in profile, cut at a slant and sharpened to a point. It has a highly polished surface treatment. It is light yellow with some discolouration.

Nama tāpiringa: 1998.13.15 Whakahounga o Mua: 3 Jun 2026
Ingoa Kē

Thatching awl (English)

Netting gauge (English)

Wāhi
Tokelau Islands/Polynesia/Pacific
Accession Number

1998.13.15

Rā Tāpiringa

12 May 1998

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

55495 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
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gauge, mesh, 1998.13.15, 55495, Cultural Permissions Apply
gauge, mesh, 1998.13.15, 55495, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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