Category details
CategoryCook's Turban shell
Alternative termsCookia sulcata, karaka, toitoi, ngaruru
SourceTe Papa AAT additions
Overview
Used by Māori in the manufacture of fish hooks. Maori names for this shell are karaka, toitoi, and ngaruru.
Free museum entry for New Zealanders and people living in New Zealand
Open every day 10am-6pm
(except Christmas Day)
Free museum entry for New Zealanders and people living in New Zealand