Paua-eyed Wahaika Hand Weapon with Mere Pounamu

Fine wahaika hand weapon, rounded blade finely carved with…
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Fine wahaika hand weapon, rounded blade finely carved with haehae and pataki surface decoration overall, two raised carved figures to either side of club, both with inlaid paua shell eyes, one holding mere pounamu also with carved manaia form sitting to the incurve and base of handle

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