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An exceptional Patu Onewa the finely modelled and well balanced…
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Auction Location:
Auckland
Date:
18-Sep-2008
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Description:
An exceptional Patu Onewa the finely modelled and well balanced Patu of spatula shape; dark greywacke, small chips to the blade edge, polished smooth surfaces, hourglass suspension hole with what appears to be the original muka plaited patui or wrist-cord (some fragility to the cord at the suspension hole), the elliptical ridged butt knob with five ridges. Length 38 cm. Depth 9.5 cm.
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Category:
Tribal: New Zealand Maori