Maka

human history

Maka (sling). Used with a sling stone. Projectile weaponry. Made from kiriau (hibiscus fibres). Iri taki a (4 ply braid). One end is finished in taviri (2 ply twisted technique), and is looped and knotted.

Whakahounga o Mua: 20 Sept 2018
Ingoa Kē

Sling (English)

Rā Tāpiringa

1899

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

12228 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

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Maka, 12228, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 27 Oct 2016, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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