19th Century Carved Taiaha
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A 19th century carved taiaha, superb 19th century taiaha of smaller proportions. With aggressively extended arero and fine upoko completely decorated with a series of of triple haehae and dog tooth notched spirals, this taiaha is a fine example of contact period weaponry. Rich arm patina with eyes still retaining the original paua inlays, on custom presentation stand. Length 120 cm. Private collection - USA
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- Contact Period - As applied to New Zealand Maori artifacts, the artefact dates from the 1790s to the 1840s
- Patination / Patina - In broad terms, patination refers to the exterior surface appearance of the timber, the effect of fading caused by exposure to sunlight and air over the course of a century or more, changing the piece to a soft, mellow colour.
As patina is very difficult to replicate, it is one of the most important guides to determining the age of furniture.
Patina is also the term applied to the bloom or film found on old bronzes due to oxidisation.
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