Carved from kānuka, this small wooden figure of a kurī was found at Moncks Cave on the Banks Peninsula. The carving depicts the dog’s upwardly-curved tail – a characteristic of the species.
This ancient taonga is a rare example of a carved wooden ornament.
Image details: Pendant: Kurī, Polynesian dog, Monck's Cave, Te Rae Kura. Canterbury Museum E158.356.
