This is Takapau-nuku, the birthing mat. It is known in other parts of the world as Ten Men such as in the Caroline Islands. Andersen points out that the only difference is in the opening (see page 26 of his book Maori String Figures) .
A series of figures is created from Takapau-nuku beginning with Wahine, Tane, Te Piringa, Io-Rei, and Te Ira Tangata - all of which will be covered in the next post.
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