Ruru

human history

Ruru. Dance shakers. The two ruru are identical, and each consist of a large bundle of kiriau (hibiscus fibre) strands that are folded in half. Two three-ply plaits woven from kiriau are tied around each of the wands (approximately 30mm and 55mm from the fold) forming the grip.

Nama tāpiringa: 1994.60 Whakahounga o Mua: 20 Sept 2018
Ingoa Kē

Dance shakers (English)

Wāhi
Cook Islands
Accession Number

1994.60

Rā Tāpiringa

15 Mar 1994

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

54740.4.1-.2 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
7 Mātātuhi
Ruru, 1994.60, 54740.4.1-.2, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 29 Sep 2016, Cultural Permissions Apply
Ruru, 1994.60, 54740.4.1-.2, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 29 Sep 2016, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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