This lump of naturally occurring haematite, known to Māori as kōkōwai, is of the type used to produce red-ochre pigment for rock art. Kōkōwai is generally found in areas of volcanic activity.
Using this item
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Reference:
ME017175
Permission of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa must be obtained before any re-use of this image.
Add new comment