Pātītī - 0108LN

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To create a pātītī, an iron axe-head was fastened to a carved timber or whalebone handle resulting in a weapon that was practical and uniquely decorated. Prior to the introduction of the musket, the pātītī was a weapon favoured by Māori in the New Zealand Land Wars.

Material: Handle: Parāoa (Whalebone) & Blade: Steel

Measurements: 410mm x 130mm
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Artist: Lance Ngata

Position: Kai Whakairo (Graduate Carver)

Iwi: Te-Aitanga-a-Hauiti, Ngāti Porou
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Artist: Lance Ngata

Position: Kai Whakairo (Graduate Carver)

Iwi: Te-Aitanga-a-Hauiti, Ngāti Porou