Bidspirit auction | LAUNCH MAORI TAIAHA. The Taiaha

LAUNCH MAORI TAIAHA. The Taiaha is a traditional weapon of the Maori people of New Zealand. The top (called ”arero” ) symbolizes a tongue, which together with the rest of the sculpted head represents a divinity. The details are well sculpted and the propotion are exceptional when compared to the rest of the known Taiaha. XIX Century. 1450 mm.