tewhatewha
ON DISPLAY
Club, long, axe shaped Tewhatewha [battle axe] This tewhatewha tapers to a point. A janus head features near the lower section of the staff. The blade has a large crack with repairs and feathers have been attached with muka cordage.
Last Update: 9 Oct 2025
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- Te reo Name
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weapons
- Other Name
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battle axe
weapon, axe
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1880
- Other Id
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213 (ethnology)
546 (Taonga Database)
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