Patu muka (flax fibre pounder)

Object | Part of Taonga Māori collection

NamePatu muka (flax fibre pounder)

ProductionUnknown; carver; 1750-1850; New Zealand

ClassificationPatu muka, pestles

Materialsmuka (fibre), stone, muka (fibre)

Techniquescarving

DimensionsOverall: 95mm (width), 260mm (length), 2889.08g (weight)

Registration NumberME014548

Credit lineGift of the Wellington City Council, 1929

Part of the Petherick Collection.

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