Maori Swordfish Bill Carved with Manaia and Paua Eyes

An unusual Maori folk art carved swordfish bill fitted to a…
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An unusual Maori folk art carved swordfish bill fitted to a wooden hilt as a 'sword', the bill carved in low relief with a manaia with inset paua eyes, whorl and notch patterns, the hilt butt knob carved as a profile manaia head, length 180 cm

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