Ko

This is one of the Māori taonga in our collection.

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Description
Digging stick, slightly carved at the top (ropes used at top), tea tree or matai. Emblem of Rongo, god of crops. Used for breaking up hard or root soil, handled by 2-3 men.
Accession number
949

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Also known as a ko or ketu. Agricultural T&E T&E For Materials Nomenclature

Collection Types

Agricultural Māori

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