Fine Contact-Period Taiaha from Aotearoa
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A taiaha, Aotearoa. A superb taiaha of fine proportions. With an aggressively extended arero (tongue) and fine upoko (head), completely decorated with a series of double and triple haehae with dog-tooth notched spirals. The body extends to a bold flared striking handle making this taiaha fine example of contact-period weaponry. A rich dark patina highlights the extremities and helps show the intricate nature of the carving. Presented on a custom stand. Length 133.5 cm, width 6 cm, depth 3.5 cm, on stand height 143 cm. Registered as taiaha. Provenance: Private Collection, Aotearoa. Formerly of a private collection, Australia
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- Patination / Patina - In broad terms, patination refers to the exterior surface appearance of the timber, the effect of fading caused by exposure to sunlight and air over the course of a century or more, changing the piece to a soft, mellow colour.
As patina is very difficult to replicate, it is one of the most important guides to determining the age of furniture.
Patina is also the term applied to the bloom or film found on old bronzes due to oxidisation.
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