Artifact Number:
01443
Object:
Staff
tewhatewha
Material:
plant (wood), feathers
Dimensions:
Origin:
North Island, New Zealand, Polynesia
Comments:
It has been said to be used in the battle of "Ranganui" (Te Ika a Ranganui) at Gate Pa or Pukehinahina and the war of "Hone Heka" (either Hongi Hika or Hone Heke).
Collection Name: Eric Craig Collection