Tā whakairo (carving mallet)

Object | Part of Taonga Māori collection

NameTā whakairo (carving mallet)

ProductionUnknown; carver; 19th century

Classificationmallets

Materialswhale bone (bone)

Techniquescarving

DimensionsOverall: 60mm (width), 310mm (length), 749.01g (weight)

Registration NumberME001019

Credit lineHenry Hill Collection. Purchased 1905

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