Maori Stone Pounder with Tapered Grip and Domed Butt

A pre-European Maori patu muka (stone pounder), mildly tapered…
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A pre-European Maori patu muka (stone pounder), mildly tapered bulbous end, tapered waisted grip, ridged domed butt end. Length 225. Registered Y21166.

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  • Pre-European - As applied to New Zealand Maori artifacts, the artifact dates to before Captain Cook (1760s and earlier)

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