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1941.2.94

Two-handed staff-club with axe-shaped end. The head of the club is carved with spiral designs and has a single perforation at the base. [MdeA 04/02/2008]

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1941.2.94

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Collection type
Object
Description
Two-handed staff-club with axe-shaped end. The head of the club is carved with spiral designs and has a single perforation at the base. [MdeA 04/02/2008]
Cultural groups
Māori
Person
Field collector Unknown Collector
PRM source Irene Marguerite Beasley
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1912
Date collected
By 1912
Acquisition information
Donated: 1941
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Mother of Pearl Shell, Process Carved, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Length: max 1175 mm, Width: max 160 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1941.2.94 Other numbers: 650

Search terms: Weapon, Staff, Club