Description
19th C. Maori Wood Chieftain's Putorino (Bugle Flute): New Zealand, Maori culture, 19th century. Rare and exceptional carved wooden flute. Tapered at each end with carved Tiki at midsection, woven flax string (probably kieke root) mouthpiece and other end. At mouthpiece is a carved Wheku head inlaid with haliotis...