Striker

Maker and Role
Author/Artist: Brian Flintoff
 Description
Pakaru. Carved from black maire with two small paua eyes. It has been named Rapo because the striker was the best of several different materials tried and the contrast of colours suggested it. Pakaru vary in their descriptions and way of being played, but several descriptions of the player holding and tapping have been given. Goes with the bone striker (NPM2005.126.26.2)

Object detail

Object Type
Musical Instrument/Musical/Technical Equipment/General
Classification
Musical T&E/T&E For Communication/Nomenclature
Media/Materials Description
textile, general/shells
Media and Materials
Wood/General
Measurements
0 - Whole = Length (mm) = 414mm
0 - Whole = Width (mm) = 35mm
0 - Whole = Height (mm) = 5mm
Maker
Accession Number
NPM2005.126.26.1

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