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Taiaha
The Janus head finial with haliotis-shell-inlaid eyes, carved scrolls about the head and tongue, the long flared blade inscribed Nawa Wakai and other inscriptions, dark glossy patina
129cm. long
Taiaha
The Janus head finial with haliotis-shell-inlaid eyes, carved scrolls about the head and tongue, the long flared blade inscribed Nawa Wakai and other inscriptions, dark glossy patina
129cm. long
Provenance
Duperrier, Paris
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