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Mutu Kaka - Wooden Bird Perch Snare, made from a single piece…
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Mutu Kaka - Wooden Bird Perch Snare, made from a single piece of wood, with strong figural carving to front lower portion and arching back. Terminates with stylized manaia. Early 19th century. Mokai (tamed birds) Young kaka were easily captured and tamed. They were held captive by a small leg ring called a poria, which had a small cord attached to prevent the bird flying off. Kaka poria (leg rings) could be quite ornate and were also worn as pendants. Mokai were made to call out to attract wild birds in the vicinity, who would come in great numbers upon hearing the cry of the captured bird. Mutu kaka were t, Length 31.5 cm Width 3.9 cm.
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