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Early child's taiaha, of early manufacture and finely carved…
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Auction Location:
Auckland
Date:
28-Mar-2012
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Description:
Early child's taiaha, of early manufacture and finely carved head offering an elaborately swept-back forehead with raised circular recessed eyes. Strongly carved nose and tongue is beautifully executed and terminates with a pointed tip. The blade is well balanced and completed with a broad round formed end. mid brown patina. Height 96 cm. Width 4.7 cm
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Category:
Tribal: New Zealand Maori