Description

A 19th century Maori whalebone Patu (Patu Paraoa). Located at the handle is a circular drilled suspension hole with the handle carved with notches and incised linear design.

Dimensions

37cm long by up to 9cm wide.

19th century Maori club patu paraoa, Maori whalebone club, Maori tribal art antiques and weapons gallery, 19ème siècle Maoris massue de guerre, Maori war club

19th century Maori club patu paraoa, Maori whalebone club, Maori tribal art antiques and weapons gallery, 19ème siècle Maoris massue de guerre, Maori war club

19th century Maori club patu paraoa, Maori whalebone club, Maori tribal art antiques and weapons gallery, 19ème siècle Maoris massue de guerre, Maori war club

19th century Maori club patu paraoa, Maori whalebone club, Maori tribal art antiques and weapons gallery, 19ème siècle Maoris massue de guerre, Maori war club

19th century Maori club patu paraoa, Maori whalebone club, Maori tribal art antiques and weapons gallery, 19ème siècle Maoris massue de guerre, Maori war club