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wooden flax, harakeke, pounder made from Manuka.
Flax, harakeke, was a very important resource for Maori and was used for clothing, hunting, carrying, fishing and medicine.
date: 1700
max dimension: 275mm
subject area: Social Science, Maori and Pacifica, The Arts
specific themes: Maori
handling collection number: HC83
