Patu paraoa (Whale bone hand club)
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Object detail
Description
Whalebone hand club with a broad flared blade tapering to the handle section. Handle end has eight carved ridges on one side and six ridges on the other side. Drilled hole in handle for cord. Honeycomb like holes on one side with three scar lines.
Measurements
325mm (height), 98mm (width), 8mm (depth)
Accession number
0060/19
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