Known as Marutūahu, this is a sacred stone or mauri. The stones held a particular kind of energy, and were used in fishing and other customs. They were placed in a fishing net to attract fish, and were also put in bird snares as a lure.
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Auckland War Memorial Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira
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