Important Maori Childs Taiaha - SOLD
New Zealand
Length 44 1/2"
Provenance: Found in a fleamarket in Upstate New York.
A fine example of a close-quarters-staff weapon made for a hi ranking child. Unusual unfinished carving at the top most likely indicates the death or kapu of the carver or owner. Rare!
New Zealand
Length 44 1/2"
Provenance: Found in a fleamarket in Upstate New York.
A fine example of a close-quarters-staff weapon made for a hi ranking child. Unusual unfinished carving at the top most likely indicates the death or kapu of the carver or owner. Rare!
New Zealand
Length 44 1/2"
Provenance: Found in a fleamarket in Upstate New York.
A fine example of a close-quarters-staff weapon made for a hi ranking child. Unusual unfinished carving at the top most likely indicates the death or kapu of the carver or owner. Rare!