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Auckland
Date:
14-Mar-2020
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Description:
A Practice taiaha, carved wood, long flat tapering shaft with spatulate blade tip. Signs of wear and use. Mau taiaha, an ancient form of staff fighting, is still taught and practised in New Zealand. During the training, such practice staffs are used to master the techniques of combat. Provenance: from the collection of Keith St Cartmail, length 131 cm
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Category:
Unclassified