Noomou

human history

Noomou. Club. Paddle-shaped blade with a lightly squared butt-end stepped to the handle. The Noomou (club) is made of light, natural Rakau nu, (coconut wood). There are small discs of Paua (abalone) shell inlayed up the length on the shaft and into the base of the blade. It is light brown in colour. Good condition overall.

Nama tāpiringa: 1927.49 Whakahounga o Mua: 20 Sept 2018
Ingoa Kē

Club (English)

Accession Number

1927.49

Rā Tāpiringa

31 Mar 1927

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

10660 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

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Noomou, 1927.49, 10660, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 26 Jan 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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