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

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