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Wahaika (short edged weapon)

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WE001821; Wahaika (short edged weapon); 19th century; Unknown ; view 1

WE001821; Wahaika (short edged weapon); 19th century; Unknown ; view 2

WE001821; Wahaika (short edged weapon); 19th century; Unknown ; view 3

WE001821; Wahaika (short edged weapon); 19th century; Unknown ; view 4

WE001821; Wahaika (hand club); 1800; Unknown ; 3/4 view 3qv

WE001821; Wahaika (hand club); 1800; Unknown ; detail 1

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NameWahaika (short edged weapon)

ProductionUnknown; carver; 19th century; New Zealand

Classificationclubs, edged weapons

Materialswood

Techniquescarving

Registration NumberWE001821

Credit lineBequest of Kenneth Athol Webster, 1969

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Category

Made of: wood
Type of: clubs
edged weapons
Technique used: carving

Place

Made in: New Zealand

People & Organisations

Belonged to: Kenneth Athol Webster
Harry Beasley