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12th June 2014, 03:16 PM
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My pictures did not get posted but here they are...
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12th June 2014, 06:03 PM
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Thanks for the pictures. Another interesting aspect to my example is that it has a definite way of use. A deliberate carved off-centre weight forward striking edge. I try to show this with a straight rule. This gives an added power to a swing or blow of the weapon. It also kinks at this point.
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12th June 2014, 07:31 PM
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What i did with my "taiaha" is i contacted the museum of tepapa nz here (link) And i got an honest reply back from them, very nice people you should really send them a message!
Also you can check out there online collection here (link) Or if you want to see them all on one page (like i do) use this link Also i get what youre saying about color, very hard, i guess it depends on storage condition and age and also how long was it in use by the natives? |
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1st January 2016, 05:43 PM
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This one sold on the well known auction site for more than x3 of mine. A little prettier still short 112cm, 5cm shorter than mine.
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