Parahu
human history
Parahu. Long wooden club. This club is carved from ra'au (hardwood) into a long to'o (shaft), round in section, that widens to a spatulate head at distal end. Minor chipping is visible along the edges of the blade. The to'o flares towards the butt which is finished into a knob that is ovoid in section. The surface is slightly rippled which is most visible along the to'o. The club is dark reddish brown in coloru with a glossy patina.
Accession number: 1955.152.277 Last Update: 18 Jun 2018
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War Club (English)
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- Description
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- Place
- Marquesas/French Polynesia/Pacific
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- Accession Number
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1955.152.277
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24 Aug 1955
- Other Id
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34934 (ethnology)
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- Display Room
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