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Post #310384 by atomictonytiki on Fri, Jun 1, 2007 4:50 PM
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I think thats a Maori Patu (or a mere, meremere, kotiate) probably made in New Zealand from matai wood, the carving is quite detailed so I suspect it was made in the 1960's. The club is missing its strap which would go through the bottom hole. Quite a nice tourist piece, and a jolly good find. |