Hand-weapon, wahaika, of wood, from New Zealand; part of the Forster collection (Forster 113; 1886.1.1151)

Wooden hand-weapon, wahaika, with a rounded, curved end. A human figure is carved into the inside curve of the handle. One side of the handle is decorated with two carved 'tear drop' shapes. There is a square perforation near the end of the handle

• Museum database entry.