Karetao / Keretao (articulated marionette figure)

Object | Part of Taonga Māori collection

NameKaretao / Keretao (articulated marionette figure)

ProductionUnknown; carver; 19th century; Ruatāhuna

Classificationmarionettes, puppets

Materialswood, cord, ink

Techniquescarving

DimensionsOverall: 114mm (width), 414mm (height), 59mm (depth), 335.2g (weight)

Registration NumberME003639

Credit lineGift of Alexander Turnbull, 1913

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