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Wahaika rakau

Complete wahaika rakau. It has a circular perforation just below the head. There is whakairo on the head in the shape of a head with shell inlays for the eyes. There is also whakairo in circular shapes on the back and front of the body, which a human form on one side, also with shell inlays for the eyes. It is in good condition, there is minor chipping of the tip of the hook.

Provenance Place:
Unlocalised, New Zealand

D32.1622

Details

Production Place
Unlocalised, New Zealand
Provenance Place
Unlocalised, New Zealand
Cultural Group
Unlocalised, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
391 x 103.3 x 17.1mm
Media/Materials
wood, vegetal, organic
Credit Line
Riley Collection
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D32.1622
On Display
No

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