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A 19th century Maori patu Paraoa (whalebone hand club) with…
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Auckland
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26-Mar-2013
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A 19th century Maori patu Paraoa (whalebone hand club) with traditional wide tapered spatulate blade, reduced grip, circular drilled lashing hole and four concentric incised grooves to the butt with fine detailed ridges, good old colour and patina. Length 38.5 cm Being assessed for registration. Provenance: Ex. The Kronfeld family, a 19th century German trader operating between New Zealand and the Islands (Samoa), amassed a large collection of which most was upon Mr Kronfeld's death donated to the Dominion Museum (Te Papa). The Kronfeld building still stands on Quay St. Auckland. Length 38.5 cm
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Tribal: New Zealand Maori