Carved Koauau (flute) with stand - by Wood Masters alexandra artist The pied birds are grey-brown

The pied birds are grey-brown with white and black bands

so can be used for food - or alternatively can be displayed as an art piece

Tutanekai tekoteko

About Tokotoko:

New Zealand by John Guise

Carved Koauau (flute) with stand - by Wood Masters alexandra artist The pied birds are grey-brownKoauau (flute) on stand Carved in New Zealand from Tulipwood Koauau 14cm x 3cm x 3cm Stand 14cm x 4. 5cm x 4cm Stock photo Wood grain may vary Kauau traditionally were made from various woods, kelp, albatross wing bones, human bones and probably moa bones, and ranging in length from about 10cm to 40cm. They commonly have three finger holes known as wenewene.