Heke (Rafter)
Production date
1896-1897
Current rights
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Object detail
Description
It is difficult to determine the position of this piece in the orginal wharenui. It could be a heke piece that stands on edge. The timber is totara and has been painted in orange and blue on white. Nails protrude from the ends.
Production date
1896-1897
Production place
Maungatapu, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Measurements
Cat. card notes that 0012/99 has "350mm break to edge rear end".
Accession number
0012/99
Current rights