Long Maori Taiaha with Haehae and Paua Shell Eyes

A pre 19th century Maori carved wooden taiaha. Of unusually…
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A pre 19th century Maori carved wooden taiaha. Of unusually long length, haehae and pakati decoration to tongue, oval paua shell eyes to stylised mask. Squared base. Length 192 cm

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