Maori Greywacke Basalt Patu Onewa Ceremonial Club Ceremonial with fittings minimally intrusive to

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

supported with an H stretcher

providing both grip and ornamentation

Date: 19th century

Paintings such as this Neapolitan overdoor were highly prized during the late 1700s for their celebration of classical antiquity

Maori Greywacke Basalt Patu Onewa Ceremonial Club Ceremonial with fittings minimally intrusive toMaori 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