Story: Kurī – Polynesian dogs
Shown from different angles, this carved taiaha (fighting staff) is decorated with white hair (known as awe) from a kurī. The hair was used to distract an opponent, because it would move as the weapon was wielded.
About this item
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Reference: MA_I036464
Permission of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa must be obtained before any re-use of this image.
