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Pūrerehua examples

These are examples of pūrerehua made from a flax stem and a plastic lid. Traditional pūrerehua are made from bone, wood or stone. Pūrerehua (also known as bullroarers) demonstrate the relationship between movement and sound.

Rights: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato

Published: 13 August 2021Size: 3.69 MB

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