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Rare Whakapakoko Atua - God stick wooden staff; light-brown…
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Rare Whakapakoko Atua - God stick wooden staff; light-brown weathered patina; mythological figure carved to top believed to represent a god, possibly of agriculture or war. Deeply carved, round eyes with missing paua shell and plain shaft with pierced hole for peg attachment. These sticks were often located near gardens and were also used as protective talismans. Length 26.5 cm. Width 5 cm
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Tribal: New Zealand Maori