Description

19th century Maori Patu Onewa. Carved from a dense stone (basalt) with suspension hole to the handle.

Provenance

Purchased at auction in Australia in the 80s and reputed to be from the Lord McAlpine Collection.

Dimensions

38cm long.

19th century Maori Patu Onewa, Maori war club, Maori tribal art antiques and weapons gallery, 19ème siècle Maoris massue de guerre

19th century Maori Patu Onewa, Maori war club, Maori tribal art antiques and weapons gallery, 19ème siècle Maoris massue de guerre

19th century Maori Patu Onewa, Maori war club, Maori tribal art antiques and weapons gallery, 19ème siècle Maoris massue de guerre

19th century Maori Patu Onewa, Maori war club, Maori tribal art antiques and weapons gallery, 19ème siècle Maoris massue de guerre