Patu aruhe

This is one of the Māori taonga in our collection.

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Description
Fern root beater made from kauri branch heartwood. Notch in knob edge of handle. Entire surface covered in striations from manufacture. Natural holes on handle & top of working surface. # see artefact file.
Accession number
13846

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Also known as patu aruhe. Food Processing T&E Food T&E T&E For Materials Nomenclature

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Food Articles Māori

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