Lot 22 , A Maori carved hardwood tewhatewha club, New Zealand, 59in.
A Maori carved hardwood tewhatewha club, New Zealand, with notched spiral decoration to blade and tapered elliptical shaft, 59in.
Estimate £250-350
There is a small chip loss to one side of the highest edge of the club, other small areas of wear otherwise a little grubby but in reasonable condition.
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Sold for £1,600