Hand Carved Koauau Maori Flute on Stand

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Hand Carved Koauau Maori Flute on Stand. The Koauau is generally referred to as the "Maori Flute". The pierced holes are able to produce melodious notes making tunes of original Maori songs. Only tribal chiefs are said to have possessed these instruments and when not being played they were worn suspended as pendants from the owner's neck. This koauau was hand craved by a master carver in Rotorua, New Zealand from native New Zealand matai.

Size: The Koauau measures 145mm (5 3/4 inches) long, 25mm (1 inch) wide.

Weight: 0.20 Kg / 0.44 lbs

The stand measures 145mm (5 3/4 inches) long, 45mm (1 3/4 inches) wide and 45mm (1 3/4 inches) deep.

This Koauau carving was hand carved in Rotorua, New Zealand. This high quality carving is shaped and carved using New Zealand native Matai.

The Carving Process

Initially the talented carver shapes the timber to approximate dimensions. Then the piece is hand carved using traditional and authentic designs which have been passed down through generations. These design depict tribal and family details.

Once the carving is finished, the piece is then dipped into a stain and sprayed with lacquer ensuring the preservation of the timber. The final step of the process is to add the carvings embellishments such as paua eyes, greenstone, feathers and binding if necessary.

The carvers of these pieces have been trained through Maori carving institutions and have spent a long time perfecting their skills making it possible for them to carve to the detail required to ensure each piece is authentic and that each piece represents a part of the history of Maroidom.

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