pūtātara (Māori taonga pūoro conch shell trumpet)
~ Wind instrument
Description
Trumpet made of conch shell, it has a beautifully carved wooden mouthpiece. It was for signalling, but also ceremonial and ritual use.
Relationships
from: | New Zealand |
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subtypes: | pūpakapaka (Māori taonga pūoro long necked conch trumpet) |
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type of: | natural brass instruments |
part of: | taonga pūoro (Māori traditional instrument ensemble) |