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) |
