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1939.12.46

Chief’s staff, carved with scrolling motifs and a human face. Inlaid with circular pieces of haliotis shell. [SM 21/11/2008]

1939.12.46

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Collection type
Object
Description
Chief’s staff, carved with scrolling motifs and a human face. Inlaid with circular pieces of haliotis shell. [SM 21/11/2008]
Cultural groups
Māori
Person
Field collector Alan Herbert Coltart
PRM source Mrs Alan Herbert Coltart
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1939
Date collected
By 1939
Acquisition information
Donated: 1939
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Haliotis Shell, Process Carved, Process Inlaid
Dimensions
Depth: max 35 mm, Length: max 1425 mm, Width: max 71 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1939.12.46

Search terms: Weapon, Status, Staff

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