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Sophia Leon de la Barra

Manuka Taiaha
Catalogue Number: 1203
Sophia
Leon de la Barra

Manuka taiaha with pāua eyes and awe dressing made of muka (harakeke fibres) and chicken feathers. A useful domestic item for protection and combat. A taiaha is a traditional and lethal Māori weapon for close combat. The first taiaha was bestowed by his brothers in the heat of battle to Tūmatauenga-- god of war, hunting and fishing. 

$900.00