Chief's staff "taiaha", New Zealand, Maori, Size: L: 129 cm (L: 50.8 inch), ID: 3046605

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Lot 130

94th Tribal Art Auction

Chief's staff "taiaha" · New Zealand, Maori · ID: 3046605

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Provenance

Thomas Albertini, Bayeux, France

Size

L: 129 cm

L: 50.8 inch

Description

wood,
The tongue of the Janus-faced tip is decorated with particularly fine engravings. The eyes are provided with shell inlay.

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