Carved Rimu Wood Nguru (flute) with Whakarei by Alex Sands Alex Sands All species except the tuatara

All species except the tuatara declined and eventually became extinct about 60 million years ago

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Carved in New Zealand from hardwood

the high pitched

originally traditional earrings worn by both genders and indicate that an individual holds mana (prestige)

Carved Rimu Wood Nguru (flute) with Whakarei by Alex Sands Alex Sands All species except the tuataraCarved Nguru by Alex Sands New Zealand Rimu Wood with carved whakarei design Plaited adjustable waxed nylon cord 11cm x 5cm x 3. 5cm About Nguru: Nguru are flutes carved in the natural shape of a whale tooth. They are played by mouth or by using the nostrils to produce haunting and melodious tones that invoke the voice of Hineraukatauri, the female ancestral spirit of Maori music. They were often played at times of great sorrow, such as tangihanga