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Patu onewa - Basalt ClubPatu onewa were crafted from basalt (onewa or okewa). These were both practical weapons and highly prized taonga (heirlooms) handed down from one generation to the next. To possess a patu onewa signified the status and mana (authority) of those who would wield it. This patu was carved by Hiram Higgins and measures 350 x 97mm

making the combination of precious metals with greenstone naturally complementary and a true fusion of pākehā and Māori cultures

The decorations on pre-European heru were often a symbol of mana and prestige

It measures 75mm by13mm

Similar to Native American totem poles

These are symbols of abundance

they could be augmented with a longer string wrapped around the hand to create a close-range projectile

It measures 70mm by 36mm

It is hing by a Sterling Silver chain

engraved with unaunahi

This piece measures 76 x 39 x 8mm

It is hung on a tan adjustable cord and can be worn on either side - with both sides showing intricate carvings

It hangs by a 27 cm sterling silver chain