discuss document export feedback print share gallery-landscape xml Search hua Rapunga hou Unu human history Tukua Tirohanga API Ingoa KēSpear (English)Kupu whakaahuaUnu (Spear head). Carved from wood - possibly toa (ironwood). Long spear shape. Carved into sharp point at each end. There is one large crack at the handle end. The handle is plain with carved cubes at either end while the spear section is roughly carved into six diamond shapes as it reaches its pointed apex. It is a natural brown colour overall.WāhiMangaia/Cook IslandsWāhi HāngaiMangaia/Cook IslandsAccession Number1946.78Rā Tāpiringa12 Jun 1946Tohu Tuakiri Kē28159.2 (ethnology)WāhangaPacific Uiuitia Tāpirihia ki Taku Kete head, spear, 1946.78, 28159.2, Photographed by Andrew Hales,… … Read more Tirohia ngā pikitia Mātātuhi me ngā tuhinga Mātātuhi Mātātuhi Taonga Taonga Rārangi MihiCollection of Auckland Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira, 1946.78, 28159.2Takenga ā-AhureaMangaiaKaiwaihanga Matua unknown (Maker)WāhiMangaia/Cook IslandsRāPre 1946Wāhi HāngaiMangaia/Cook IslandsTikanga WaihangacarvedWaitohu/māka28159.2 (handwritten) MANGAIA COOK IS 28159.2 (handwritten)Pāoho[wood]/plant materialRaraunga Ine930mm76mm47mmTaumata whakarōpūPoint, SpearSpearArmament T&E, WeaponTools & Equipment for Science & Technology SpearEdged WeaponsArmaments05 Tools & Equipment for Science & TechnologyWhakahounga o Mua20 Sep 2018 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