Tewhatewha (long handled striking weapon)

Object | Part of Taonga Māori collection

NameTewhatewha (long handled striking weapon)

ProductionUnknown; carver; 19th century; New Zealand

Classificationedged weapons, staff weapons

Materialswood

Techniqueswoodcarving

DimensionsOverall: 210mm (width), 1560mm (length)

Registration NumberWE001026

Credit lineBequest of Kenneth Athol Webster, 1969

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