Snare, Bird, D32.857
Physical Description
Wooden, carved in one piece with addition of another piece of wood below cross bar which is tied with vine to upright. Upright carved with human face, shaped at base. Cross bar oval in section, meets upright at acute angle. Carved on end. Twigs and cord attached.
Research Notes
Further research may clarify whether the design can be attributed to either Ngati Whatua or Nga Puhi.
Provenance
Locality:
New Zealand
Measurements
Maximum dimensions (H x W x D): 45 x 310 x 50mmAll Rights Reserved