Early 19th Century Taiaha with Rauponga Carvings
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A good early 19th century taiaha (fighting staff), Arero (tongue) finely carved with rauponga spirals and pataki. Uopko (head) with circular paua eyes, one absent. Muka binding to the collar. Traces of red ochre to the arero and rich patina evident to the shaft. 176 cm height. Y number pending.
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- 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.
This item has been included into following indexes:
- Maori artefacts