Kōrere
A kōrere is a traditional Māori feeding funnel that was used during facial tattooing to feed men of high status. Men receiving tā moko whose mouths were swollen would receive mulched or puréed food through the kōrere.[1] It was also used to feed tohunga that were under tapu.[2]
References
- ^ "Object: Korere (feeding funnel)". Museum of New Zealand - Te Papa Tongrewa. Retrieved 21 March 2014.
- ^ "Traditional Māori religion – ngā karakia a te Māori - Spiritual concepts". Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Retrieved 21 March 2014.
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