pirori

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Scope note
Cord drills of a style unique to the Maori; used to create holes in hard materials such as basalt, pounamu (New Zealand greenstone) or bone. The holes were made by applying downward pressure and a twirling motion by pulling cords, creating friction at the drill point to bore through solid material.
pirori
Accepted term: 13-May-2024