The Kurī is an extinct breed of Polynesian Dog kept by Māori people. It was introduced to New Zealand by the Polynesian ancestors of the Māori during their migration from East Polynesia in the 13th century AD. According to Māori tradition, the demigod Māui transformed his brother-in-law Irawaru into the first dog.
The Kurī was typically found in the settlements of Māori people in New Zealand, having been brought from East Polynesia.
The Kurī was an extinct breed of Polynesian dog kept by the Māori people. It was introduced to New Zealand by the Polynesian ancestors of the Māori during their migration from East Polynesia in the 13th century AD. The breed was used for food, clothing, and tools, and its bones were often used for carving. According to Māori tradition, the demigod Māui transformed his brother-in-law Irawaru into the first dog.
Kurī specimen, Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, 1924
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