Maori Greywacke Basalt Patu Onewa Ceremonial Club Ceremonial but also a statement object

but also a statement object suitable for prominent display in a drawing room

Date: 19th century

A splendid example of 19th-century craftsmanship

with fittings minimally intrusive to maintain the integrity and appearance of the original vases

Maori Greywacke Basalt Patu Onewa Ceremonial Club Ceremonial but also a statement objectMaori Greywacke Basalt Patu Onewa Ceremonial Club This exceptional Oceanic artefact is a finely crafted Maori Greywacke Basalt Patu Onewa Ceremonial Club, exemplifying traditional tribal art of New Zealands indigenous people. A symbol of status and authority, such patu onewa were wielded in both ceremonial contexts and close quarters combat, their form embodying both cultural significance and practical strength. Origin: New Zealand Date: 19th century