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Carved wooden kurī

Carved wooden kurī small wooden dog carving

Carved from kānuka, this small wooden figure of a kurī was found at Moncks Cave on the Banks Peninsula. The carving depicts the dog’s upwardly-curved tail – a characteristic of the species.

This ancient taonga is a rare example of a carved wooden ornament.

Image details: Pendant: Kurī, Polynesian dog, Monck's Cave, Te Rae Kura. Canterbury Museum E158.356.

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Published: 10 September 2024Updated: 20 December 2023Size: 68.4 KB
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