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Post #263151 by Tamapoutini on Fri, Oct 27, 2006 11:09 PM
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Kia ora. The Koruru is a gable mask on the 'whare whakiaro' or carved meeting house. I think the term is used to describe the mask of 'ruru'/owl form (although it often appears as a human-looking face) Often the eyes are much rounder & the brow 'feathers' more pronounced. Hope this helps. Tama |