The pūkāea was a wooden trumpet, up to 2.5 metres long. It was made by splitting a length of mataī, hollowing out each half, then binding them together, often with the aerial roots of the kiekie vine. The narrow end had a carved wooden mouthpiece and the other was flared out.
Pūtangitangi is often a term used to describe the harmonica or mouth organ. However, it’s name originally relates to the small seashells used to create a harmonious note.
These are large hue with the seeds removed. The neck is cut off and the sound comes from blowing over the top to create a vibrant bass sound.
This is a whistling gourd. They are swung on a cord (similar to the playing of the purerehua) and create a gentle, soft whistling sound.
This is a hue with its neck removed and is played with the nostrils to create a magical, enchanting sound.
Pūmotomoto are long flutes with a notched open top which becomes the blown edge and a single finger hole near the end. The pūmotomoto was traditionally played over the fontanelle of an infant to implant songs and information of the child’s iwi directly into his/her conscious.
Te Tohu o Haumanu Collective Tohu Symbolism The Haumanu Collective’s tohu portrays a kōkako drawn to the melodic call of the nguru, symbolises our deep commitment to amplifying the diverse voices of Taonga Pūoro practitioners, nurturing our rich heritage and fostering a harmonious synergy between… Read More »Tohu Kōrero
Pōrutu are essentially long kōauau with usually three (but up to six) holes of the same relative spacing as kōauau but located near the bottom end.
Pākuru are long resonant rods held between the teeth and rhythmically tapped as they are sung over.
Porotiti are small discs with a looped cord, which are spun and create special rhythms as they wind and unwind.
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