28th Jun, 2023 12:00
Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria
200
A RARE MAORI FIGHTING STICK OR QUARTER STAFF (TAIAHA OR HANI), 19TH CENTURY
with carved stylised blind face and plain tongue with a medial ridge on one face only, swollen and flattened towards the lower terminal, and with rich patina throughout, 173.0 cm overall
William Ockelford Oldman records two related examples in his catalogue of 1907 and catalogue number 84 of 1910 (no. 17).
Taiaha is the Taranaki name for the weapon used on the North Island of New Zealand. Another name is hani.
Sold for £650
with carved stylised blind face and plain tongue with a medial ridge on one face only, swollen and flattened towards the lower terminal, and with rich patina throughout, 173.0 cm overall
William Ockelford Oldman records two related examples in his catalogue of 1907 and catalogue number 84 of 1910 (no. 17).
Taiaha is the Taranaki name for the weapon used on the North Island of New Zealand. Another name is hani.
Auction: Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 28th Jun, 2023
