Tewhatewha (long handled fighting staff)

Object | Part of Taonga Māori collection

NameTewhatewha (long handled fighting staff)

ProductionUnknown

Classificationedged weapons, staff weapons

Materialswhale bone (bone)

Techniquescarving

DimensionsOverall: 149mm (width), 1010mm (height), 20mm (length), 0.8855kg (weight)

Registration NumberME015076

Credit linePurchased 1989

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