Antique Fern Root Pounder

A 19th century or earlier patu aruhe (fern root pounder),…
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A 19th century or earlier patu aruhe (fern root pounder), traditional flared form of circular cross section, the butt showing some distress, length 30 cm. Provenance: Private Estate Collection

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