PUTATARA
Shell trumpets used by the Maori made with the native NZ conch shell called Awanui.

KARANGA MANU   (Bird Callers)
Karanga Manu can be blown across like a bottle or side-blown like a Koauau to produce a range of calls.

POROTITI
The string is wound up then pulled rythmically, making the stone spin, which creates a "whirring" sound. Porotiti were known by several names and were used by the Maori as healing tools. The vibration and movement was believed to help free up conditions such as arthritis.

PUREREHUA   (Bullroarers)
Known to have been used by some Maori tribes to bring rain. Also played at times of Tangi (funerals).

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PUTATARA
This is an Awanui I found while diving. The empty shell was coloured green by algae which so far does not seem to be fading.
The Totara is a lovely piece of wood with those bands shimmering as you turn it in the light.

Shell    NZ Conch or Awanui
Mouthpiece   Totara
Feathers   Pukeko
Length   34 cm
Price   NZ $350

PUTATARA
Another Awanui I found while diving, unfortunately the worm has made a meal of the outside of the shell so it is a bit rough.

Shell    NZ Conch or Awanui
Mouthpiece   Serpentinite
Feather   Swan
Length   32.5 cm
Price   NZ $450

KARANGA MANU
Length   64 mm
Price   NZ $100

KARANGA MANU
Length   58 mm
Price   NZ $75

KARANGA MANU - "KOKOPU" JADE
Length   50 mm
Price   NZ $90-SOLD

KARANGA MANU
Golden Bay Serpentine
Length  63mm
Price   NZ $80

JADE POROTITI
 Length   77mm
 Price   NZ $200

JADE POROTITI
 Length   96mm
 Price   NZ $150/SOLD

JADE POROTITI
 Length   70mm
 Price   NZ $80

KOKOPU JADE POROTITI
 Length   95mm
 Price   NZ $175

JADE PUREREHUA
 Length   90mm
 Price   NZ $200

JADE PUREREHUA
 Length   167mm
 Price   NZ $200

JADE PUREREHUA
 Length  152 mm
 Price   NZ $180

REWAREWA PUREREHUA
 Length  177 mm
 Price   NZ $75 / SOLD