A Maori wood Tewhatewha club
New-Zealand, 1st half 19th century
Beautifully striped wood with a small hole for in the curve between blade and handle, with a dark-brown patina and some damages to the top.
L. 110 cm
Provenance:
Private collection, United Kingdom
Beautifully striped wood with a small hole for in the curve between blade and handle, with a dark-brown patina and some damages to the top.
L. 110 cm
Provenance:
Private collection, United Kingdom
Part of the Oceania collection.
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