Rare pre-European early 18th century Maori steering paddle (hoe Urunga). Tiki carved on the blade with a ridge running down the centre ending in a raised design, the point of the blade is slightly thickened. a well worn curious figure at very end of shaft. From the Northland region. Ref; plate 63, No. 55, 'The Oldman Collection of Maori Artefacts'. Length 195 cm