Pouwhenua (pointed fighting staff)

Object | Part of Taonga Māori collection

NamePouwhenua (pointed fighting staff)

ProductionUnknown; carver; 19th century; New Zealand

Classificationstaff weapons, pouwhenua

Materialspāua (abalone shell)

Techniquescarving

DimensionsOverall: 1375mm (length)

Registration NumberME007378

Credit lineGift of Mr R.E. Gillon, 1954

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