A late 19th century Maori carved tokotoko (orator's stick) attributed to Tene Waitere (1854-1931), with three figures carved to the shaft, paua eyes absent, fine lineal and notch decoration to the majority of its length. Length 91 cm. Note: Similar examples illustrated in 'Carved Histories' by Roger Neich, pub. 2001, pg 234. Some age cracking