Nguru

Nguru *end-blown flute of the Maori of New Zealand, also played as a nose flute, made of wood, stone, or whale tooth (ivory). It presents the appearance of an ornate sea cucumber, being only 9–12 1/2 cm. (3 1/2–5 in.) long, with a diam. of 3 cm. (1 1/4 in.). The tube is conical with tapering bore, is carved, and terminates in a short, upturned neck bearing the blowhole. The number of fingerholes varies but is usually 3—2 front holes and 1 rear. This type of flute is played nowadays only in New…