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Papua New Guinea Maori Taiaha Weapon

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#329 52" long 19-20 century Maori taiaha stained dark brown. In good condition but missing a jewel representing an eye on one side of the maori. A maori taiaha is a traditional weapon usually between 5 to 6 feet (1.5 to 1.8 m) in length, it is a wooden close quarters weapon used for short sharp strikes or stabbing thrusts.

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Papua New Guinea Maori Taiaha Weapon

Name: Papua New Guinea Maori Taiaha Weapon
SKU: 20255546
Price: 2000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,350 - $1,800

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