Maori Hand Club – New Zealand

Object description :

"Maori Hand Club – New Zealand"

Wahaika - Maori, New Zealand
Beautiful Wahaika with finely striated lines and carved with two Tikis: one at the end of the handle, the other on the edge.
Dark, shiny patina.
Small accident (missing) at the top.
Wahaikas are short clubs generally made of wood or whalebone and used as throwing weapons, or to strike the enemy in close combat.

REGION: New Zealand
MATERIAL: Wood
PERIOD: 19th, 20th century
HEIGHT: 42 cm
WIDTH: 11 cm

Price: 2 600 €

Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Good condition

Material: Solid wood
Width: 11 cm
Height: 42 cm

Reference: 1250317