Greywacke Patu Onewa: 20th Century Short-Handled Club

A 20th century patu onewa, Greywacke short-handled club featuring a flat elongated blade with sharp striking edge. Smooth polished surface. Rounded extremity pierced with a hole for suspending or fastening it securely to the wrist, the tip featuring concentric grooves. In close combat, patu would be used to strike, the blow being administered as a sharp, horizontal swipe aimed at the enemy's temple. National registration is not required for this lot, length 12.99 in.