Parahu
human history
Parahu. Long war club. Carved from ra'au (hardwood) into a long cylindrical shaft that tapers out to a spatulate head. The butt flares into a rounded shape, that is ovoid in section. Chipped along the edge of the head as well as a scratch on the butt. The omore is dark brown in colour and has a glossy patina.
Last Update: 18 Jun 2018
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War club (English)
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- Marquesas/French Polynesia/Pacific
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1924
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14494 (ethnology)
C3 (Edge-Partington)
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