Tā whakairo (carving mallet)

Object | Part of Taonga Māori collection

NameTā whakairo (carving mallet)

ProductionUnknown; carver; 19th century; New Zealand

Classificationmallets

Materialswhale bone (bone)

Techniquescarving

DimensionsOverall: 63mm (width), 235mm (length), 413.07g (weight)

Registration NumberME012187

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