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A 19th century taiaha (fighting staff), the arero (tongue),…
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Wellington
Date:
4-Oct-2022
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A 19th century taiaha (fighting staff), the arero (tongue), carved with rauponga spirals and deeply recessed pataki, terminating in a sharp point. The Upoko (head) with circular paua eyes. Slender tapering shaft terminating at a pointed end. 155 cm length. Y number pending
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Tribal: New Zealand Maori