Taiaha

This is one of the Māori taonga in our collection.

Object Detail

Description
Wooden staff with carved head and paua eyes. Raffia decoration at neck of shaft below carved head.
Accession number
15202/6

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Also known as taiaha, pouwhenua. Armament T&E - Edged Armament T&E T&E For Science & Technology Nomenclature

Collection Types

Weapons Māori

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