Maripi (knife)

Object | Part of Taonga Māori collection

NameMaripi (knife)

ProductionUnknown; carver; 1500 / 1800; New Zealand

Classificationknives

Materialswood, muka (fibre), pāua (abalone shell), tooth

Techniquescarving

DimensionsOverall: 33mm (width), 139mm (length), 20.06g (weight)

Registration NumberOL000567

Credit lineOldman Collection. Gift of the New Zealand Government, 1992

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