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.

Nama tāpiringa: 1955.152.277 Whakahounga o Mua: 18 Jun 2018
Ingoa Kē

War Club (English)

Wāhi
Marquesas/French Polynesia/Pacific
Accession Number

1955.152.277

Rā Tāpiringa

24 Aug 1955

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

34934 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
8 Mātātuhi
club, 1955.152.277, 34934, Photographed by Richard Ng, digital, 13 Dec 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply
club, 1955.152.277, 34934, Photographed by Richard Ng, digital, 13 Dec 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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