Stylised Taiaha with Paua Inset Eyes

An old taiaha, traditionally carved with a stylised head and…
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An old taiaha, traditionally carved with a stylised head and protruding tongue with whorl design, one paua ring inset eye remaining to either side, idiosyncratically carved asymmetrical forehead pattern, length 160 cm. Y registered

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