Wahaika
A short club carved
from whalebone and displayed on a wood burl.
The eyes in the figures on the club and club handle are hand-turned
paua.
The Wahaika was used in close combat. The more elaborate items
were
named and passed on from generation to generation and were used
primarily for ceremonial purposes.
Private commission by
a collector of Maori weapons.
Approximately 45 cms in length.
