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Patu rakau

Complete patu rakau. Dark brown wood. Carved using metal tools in a non-traditional style. Geometric carvings on the blade with two triangular paua shell inlays on each side. Circular knob and small perforation at the butt.

Provenance Place:
West Wanaka Station, Matukituki Valley, Queenstown-Lakes District, Otago, New Zealand

D80.279

Details

Cultural Group
Kāi Tahu, Māori, Polynesian, Pacific
Measurements
425 x 99 x 36mm
Media/Materials
wood, vegetal, organic, paua shell, shell, animal
Rights
All rights reserved
Department
Taoka Maori
Accession Number
D80.279
On Display
No

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