Onewa Patu (War Club) with engraved stand from NZ stone

Onewa Patu (War Club) with stand

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A carved traditional Onewa Patu or Mere with a stand, containing ornate engravings on the stand. Carved by New Zealand Artist Keiron Toa

Size:
Piece Alone: 100mm (3.93") x 370mm (14.5")
With Stand: 165mm (6.4") x 425mm (16.7")

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Maori warriors were fierce fighters and in the close confines of New Zealands dense bush, small hand weapons were the most practical to use.
They were most often carved in stone or jade and were used like a knife with a stabbing movement so needed the strong wrist tether to keep them in the hand while fighting.