19th Century Maori Tewhatewha with Paua Inlays

A finely carved 19th century Maori tewhatewha. Carved with…
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A finely carved 19th century Maori tewhatewha. Carved with spirals, fern shapes, criss cross etc. Two paua shell inlays (80% carved) by a master carver. (good quality, Taranaki style). Provenance: Purchased at Dunbar Sloane Auckland, 2005. Length 120 cm

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