Club
Date1700-1900
MediumWood
DimensionsObject/Work: 1226 x 1226 mm
ClassificationsArms/Armour
Terms
Object numberC03166
DescriptionTaiaha quarterstaff or stave. Made of dark red wood with one end flattened to a narrow blade. The top is decorated with a carved double face and long pointed tongue with elaborate surface designs. It would have been used during oratory and chanting to beat out time (takitaki) for dancing, paddling or ceremonies. Maori.On View
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