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Battle axe "patiti" - New Zealand, Maori

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Battle axe "patiti" - New Zealand, Maori

Item Details

Description

wood, iron, base

The shaft of this axe is extremely skilfully carved with intricate designs. It is adorned with three figures and two anthropomorphic heads. The iron blade is of European origin and was acquired in the trade (illegible engraving "Mo...2").
These weapons were used for close, hand-to-hand fighting, in which Maori warriors became adept.
H: 58,5 cm, H: 23,0 inch

Provenance:
Christie's South Kensington, 4 July 1990, Lot 269
Alexander Kubetz (1946-2023), Munich, Germany

Lit.: Kaeppler, Adrienne, Polynesia, Honolulu 2010, p. 353

Condition

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Battle axe "patiti" - New Zealand, Maori

Name: Battle axe \"patiti\" - New Zealand, Maori
SKU: 174170653
Price: 2600 EUR
Availability: InStock

Estimate €2,500 - €5,000

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Starting Price €2,500

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