Artifact Number:
 01437

Object:
Staff
taiaha or hani

Material:
 Plant, Hair (Dog), Feather (Kaka)

Dimensions:
 175 x 9 x 6 cm

Origin:
 North Island, New Zealand, Polynesia

Comments:
 Wooden staff weapon with carved face at one end. A skirt is attached at base of carving of red kaka feathers and dog hair. Staff of Maori chief, 5ft. high.



Collection Name: Eric Craig Collection

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