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Airtu Ahwito (Fungus). Considered sacred and used as an…
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Auction Location:
Auckland
Date:
5-Dec-2011
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Description:
Airtu Ahwito (Fungus). Considered sacred and used as an indelible dye in tattooing. Burnt to a cinder and mixed with dog fat and soot. What ever remained after each use was carefully preserved and handed down from father to Son Note: it is missing the stick with the fungus on it. Length 18.5 cm no Y number needed
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Category:
Tribal: New Zealand Maori