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