Hand Club

18106

From: New Zealand | Napier

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Native Name Wahaika
Object Number 18106
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Maori
Provenience New Zealand | Napier
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Shell | Plant Fiber
Description

Wooden fighting club. Waihaka. Holes through the ends of the handle through which a cord loop is passed by means of which the weapon is slung to the wrist to prevent the wearer being disarranged in battle.

Length 37 cm
Width 11 cm
Thickness 4 cm
Credit Line Gift of William Pepper, 1891
Other Number 5 - Other Number

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