Kōauau - Nā James Davidson of Carve It

Nā James Davidson of Carve It

The kōauau is a Maori made musical instrument. The carver is of Ngāti Kahungungu/ Tūwharetoa descent, and a graduate of the Maori Arts & Crafts Institute, Rotorua.

Kōauau are a traditional type of cross-blown flute. They were generally made of wood, bone or a species of kelp. This kōauau carved by James Davidson is made of wood and has three wenewene (finger holes).

This kōauau is made from native tōtara wood.

DISCLAIMER: Please note that due to the hand-carved nature of this product, there may be slight differences in design and wood colour.