Antique Whalebone Hand Club

A 19th century or earlier patu paraoa (whalebone hand club),…
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A 19th century or earlier patu paraoa (whalebone hand club), traditional broad spatulate blade, reduced grip, the short butt end with near cylindrical suspension hole, length 34.8 cm. Provenance: Private Estate Collection.

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