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Taiaha - Long Staff, finely carved head also offering an…
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Taiaha - Long Staff, finely carved head also offering an elaborately swept-back forehead with raised ovoid paua eyes. Upper lip offering dragon-tooth notching (niho taniwha). The tongue is beautifully executed and terminates with a pointed tip. The blade is finely balanced and completed with a broad, round formed end. Varied brown patina. Length 1380, width 6 cm
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Unclassified