Pū moko (Needle gun)

Object | Part of Taonga Māori collection

NamePū moko (Needle gun)

ProductionUnknown; 1980 / 1990; Hawaiian Islands

Classificationtattooing instruments, hand tools

Materialsbrass, stainless steel

Materials Summarybrass with stainless steel components, brass nuts and bolts and small blue generator

Dimensions180mm, 80mm

Registration NumberME024076

Credit linePurchased 2009

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