Koauau

Koauau obs. *end-blown flute of the Maori of New Zealand, made of wood or human bone, open at both ends, and provided with 1–6 fingerholes, the usual number being 3. These are arranged so that 2 lie close together, the third farther away. The koauau was made in a variety of sizes, shapes, and bores, and was played both orally and as a nose flute. Older ones are said to have been mouth-blown only. Many specimens are short, up to 20 cm. (8 in.) in length, with very wide conical bore. According to…