Title
flute whistle 'pu torine'
Identifier
Description
Flute in carved wood, was described by Nockells as a 'nose instrument'. Carved decoration of faces (3, and in relief).
Date
Early: 1750 Late: 1823
Format
L: 518 mm
Coverage
Polynesia New.Zealand
Relation
wood rattan vegetable.fibre string
Abstract
Described by its collector as a 'nose instrument'. The putorino was usually played bugle-fashion to summon people together.