pirori
- 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.
- Date of creation: 07-Oct-2024
Accepted term: 07-Oct-2024