discuss document export feedback print share gallery-landscape xml Search hua Rapunga hou Ua human history Tukua Tirohanga API Ingoa KēStaff (English)Kupu whakaahuaUa. Staff. This is an ua made from one piece of wood. The wood is dark brown colour with a smooth surface. The ua is oblong shaped with a rounded base. The opposite proximal end of the ua is carved to form a head. The head is carved with two faces. The features on the face are very detailed with two sets of eyes. The eyes are inlaid of shark bone and obsidian. The ua was held only by the leader of the community. Ua were very important as it provided spiritual protection for the leaders.WāhiRapa Nui (Easter Island)/Polynesia/PacificAccession Number1930.389Rā Tāpiringa1930Tohu Tuakiri Kē13804 (ethnology)WāhangaPacific Uiuitia Tāpirihia ki Taku Kete Ua, 1930.389, 13804, Cultural Permissions Apply Tirohia ngā pikitia Mātātuhi me ngā tuhinga Mātātuhi Mātātuhi Taonga Taonga Rārangi MihiCollection of Auckland Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira, 1930.389, 13804Takenga ā-AhureaRapa NuiKaiwaihanga Matua Unknown (Maker)WāhiRapa Nui (Easter Island)/Polynesia/PacificRāPre 1930Tikanga WaihangacarvedWaitohu/māka13804 (handwritten)Pāohowood/plant materialboneobsidian/pyroclastic rock/volcanic rock/igneous rock/rock/inorganic materialRaraunga Ine1105mm71mm70mmHuinga KaupapaCarving/- PACIFIC SUBJECTS -Woodwork/- PACIFIC SUBJECTS -Taumata whakarōpūStaff, WalkingStick, WalkingPersonal Assistive ArtifactsPersonal Gear03 Personal Artifacts StaffArmament T&E, WeaponTools & Equipment for Science & TechnologyWhakahounga o Mua12 Nov 2019 E hangaia tonutia ana te kohinga tuihono a Tāmaki Paenga Hira; tāpirihia ai ngā whakahoutanga me ngā pūkete i ia wiki. I ētahi wā, kāore anō kia whakaūhia ngā pūkete e ngā kaimahi o Te Whare Taonga, tēnā pea he hapa kei roto i ngā kōrero. Search hua Rapunga hou The gift of curiosity With unlimited free entry to all paid exhibitions, discounted event tickets and exclusive Member-only events, a Museum Membership is the gift that keeps on giving year-round. SEE OPTIONS FROM $60