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Tim Simmons · 29th March 2012, 06:08 PM

I too do or should I say did doubt this is a Taiaha. However I have found this New Zealand link which is exactly the same size as my item.

http://www.antiquesreporter.com.au/i...-having-a-car/

I am still very unsure about the type of wood and the finish with a gum/resin lacquer. Also as Stu has mentioned the lack of decoration. I still think it is a weapon though.

29th March 2012, 06:08 PM	#5
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,842	I too do or should I say did doubt this is a Taiaha. However I have found this New Zealand link which is exactly the same size as my item. http://www.antiquesreporter.com.au/i...-having-a-car/ I am still very unsure about the type of wood and the finish with a gum/resin lacquer. Also as Stu has mentioned the lack of decoration. I still think it is a weapon though.