Koropepe

Description
One bone koropepe pendant. Koropepe, a spiral ornament which symbolises an eel type creature, often with a bird like head. Spiral shaped. Stylised head at one end, birdlike, 11 perforations along spiral. Stain has been used around the eye and for the pupil. When looking at the lateral edge where the head is a full face can be seen.
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Description
One bone koropepe pendant. Koropepe, a spiral ornament which symbolises an eel type creature, often with a bird like head. Spiral shaped. Stylised head at one end, birdlike, 11 perforations along spiral. Stain has been used around the eye and for the pupil. When looking at the lateral edge where the head is a full face can be seen.
Subject categories
Māori culture
Department
Taonga Māori
ID number
6959

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