MAORI TAIAHA

Description

A stunning 19th century Maori taiaha. It has a well carved head with fine triple haehae lines and dog-tooth notching. The eyes on one side is formed by segmented paua shell set in red wax (one missing).

Dimensions

163cm long.

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