Matai

human history

Matai. Spear head. This matai (spear head) has broken off from an omore (spear). It is carved from ra'au (hardwood) into a flat, narrow diamond shape with a raised ridge running its length on each face. The matai is red brown in colour, and it has a glossy patina.

Whakahounga o Mua: 18 Jun 2018
Ingoa Kē

Spear point (English)

Rā Tāpiringa

01 Jan 1929

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

3807 (ethnology)

D.19 (Edge Partington)

Wāhanga

Pacific

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spear, 3807, D.19, Photographed by Richard Ng, digital, 18 Dec 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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