Pūtātara (shell trumpet)

Object | Part of Taonga Māori collection

NamePūtātara (shell trumpet)

ProductionUnknown; carver; 1800s; Northland

Classificationpūtātara, marine shell trumpets

Materialsshell (animal material)

Techniquesgathering

DimensionsOverall: 89mm (width), 178.02g (weight)

Registration NumberME005269

Credit linePurchased 1931

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