Porotiti (Large) - Nā James Davidson of Carve It

Nā James Davidson of Carve It

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

Porotiti means to revolve, spin, rotate or twirl. This instrument is a disc with two holes through which a string is threaded and used to make the disc spin. When the porotiti spins, it creates a humming sound. The porotiti was traditionally used over the puku of hapū māmā and during childbirth - among other uses.

This porotiti 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.