Kofe

human history

Kofe. Flute. Kofe were often used in courting rituals. This kofe is made from a light brown wood, possibly sourced from pao wood. It is short and cylindrical in shape. It is hollow through the middle and has three holes along one side. This kofe was presented to the Museum by Te Rangi Hiroa, Dr Peter Buck in 1927. Kofe are also known as kilikihoa, kikihoa, and kilikiliho. The last known expert practitioner of the art of kofe-playing was Talaiti Posini, from the village of Vaiea.

Nama tāpiringa: 1927.124 Whakahounga o Mua: 8 Dec 2020
Ingoa Kē

Flute (English)

Wāhi
Niue
Accession Number

1927.124

Rā Tāpiringa

1927

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

1063 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

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flute, 1927.124, 1063, Photographed by Richard Ng, digital, 08 Jan 2019, Cultural Permissions Apply
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