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Pio Hamiora (Ngāti Awa at Te Teko). trans. Tregear 1901. The Māori kite of aute bark. Journal of the Polynesian Society 10: 191-193

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The best kind of Māori kite was of aute woven or plaited into the shape of a flying bird - wings and body wound around with aute. Only chiefs and warriors allowed to fly it. Karakia described.

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The Māori kite of aute bark
1901
Pio Hamiora (Ngāti Awa at Te Teko). trans. Tregear
Journal of the Polynesian Society
10
191
193

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