Carved Rimu Wood Nguru (flute) with Whakarei by Alex Sands Alex Sands the shortest museum examples are

the shortest museum examples are around 22cm and the longest just over 65cm

Its sole New Zealand breeding site near Okarito Lagoon in Westland is well-known and well-protected

All pieces are one-off handmade sculptures

All species except the tuatara declined and eventually became extinct about 60 million years ago

beekeeping has moved from being a home craft or lifestyle choice

Carved Rimu Wood Nguru (flute) with Whakarei by Alex Sands Alex Sands the shortest museum examples areCarved Nguru by Alex Sands New Zealand Rimu Wood with carved whakarei design Plaited adjustable waxed nylon cord 11cm x 5cm x 3. 5cm About Nguru: Nguru are flutes carved in the natural shape of a whale tooth. They are played by mouth or by using the nostrils to produce haunting and melodious tones that invoke the voice of Hineraukatauri, the female ancestral spirit of Maori music. They were often played at times of great sorrow, such as tangihanga