Taiaha (long fighting staff) named Arero-tautau

Object | Part of Taonga Māori collection

NameTaiaha (long fighting staff) named Arero-tautau

ProductionUnknown; carver; 1800-1900; North Island

Classificationedged weapons, taiaha

Materialswood

Techniquescarving

DimensionsOverall: 41mm (width), 1488mm (length), 24.28mm (depth), 536.09g (weight)

Registration NumberME000389

Credit linePurchased 1904

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