Purerehua Maori Made Musical Instrument Baby and Child Gifts NZ Nothing fancy

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Purerehua Maori Made Musical Instrument Baby and Child Gifts NZ Nothing fancyThis Purerehua is a Maori made musical instrument. The carver is of Ngati Kahungungu Tu Wharetoa descent, and a graduate of the NZ Maori Arts & Crafts Institute, Rotorua. The timber it is made of is native totara, and the carving is a symbol of the wind. The purerehua makes its sound from being swung vigorously above your head. You first hang the purerehua downwards and twirl it, then quickly swing it above your head. The sound will vary depending on