Kuri Skeleton

Object detail

Production period

1480 AD

Collection

Te Ahu Heritage Museum

Media/Materials

Natural

Physical description

This acquisition was recovered from the north side of Motutangi Stream, Kaimaumau area, East Beach. The skeletal remains had been found by Vic Hensley. Radio Carbon dating tells us that this kuri lived around 1480 AD.

Accession number

02.08.1

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Collection type

Natural History Taonga Māori

Object type

Natural Skeleton

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