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