Karanga Manu (Bird whistle)

Object | Part of Taonga Māori collection

NameKaranga Manu (Bird whistle)

ProductionUnknown; carver; Southland

Classificationkaranga manu, whistles

Materialssteatite

Materials SummaryKaranga Manu made of soapstone

Techniquescarving

DimensionsOverall: 25mm (width), 40mm (length), 24.04g (weight)

Registration NumberME002753

Credit lineGift of Alexander Turnbull, 1913

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