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Hue wairua

Hue wairua

This modern artwork by Theresa Reihana is called a hue wairua. The hue (gourd) was traditionally used for storing Māori medicines.

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Private collection
Object by Theresa Reihana

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Me pēnei te tohu i te whārangi:

Rhys Jones. 'Rongoā', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 2-Mar-09
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/mi/rongoa/6/1