Tribal Art & Antiquities - 20th September 2017

Lot 711

A Maori taiaha

Estimate £1,000 - £1,200 | Hammer £1100

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Description

A Maori taiaha, quarter staff

New Zealand

wood, with Janus head with inset halotis shell eyes and with a carved tongue, the taring shaft with a flattened terminal,

192cm long.