pūrerehua (Māori taonga pūoro bullroarer)

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Description

Made of wood, bone or stone, it has a long string attached. When spun around it produces a deep, loud whizzing sound that can be heard from far away.

Relationships

from:New Zealand
type of:bullroarer
part of:taonga pūoro (Māori traditional instrument ensemble)
information page:http://www.tahaa.co.nz/taonga-puoro-mainmenu-30/purerehua-mainmenu-46.html [info]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zw2AiR6HXZA [info]