Tewhatewha (long handled fighting staff)

Object | Part of Taonga Māori collection

NameTewhatewha (long handled fighting staff)

ProductionUnknown; carver; mid 19th century; Taranaki

Classificationedged weapons, staff weapons

Materialswood, feather

Techniquescarving

DimensionsOverall: 210mm (width), 1504mm (length), 1126.05g (weight)

Registration NumberME000383

Credit linePurchased 1904

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