Hand Carved Patu on Driftwood Stand - by Shayne O'Neill otago artist New Zealand is now recognised

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Hand Carved Patu on Driftwood Stand - by Shayne O'Neill otago artist New Zealand is now recognisedCarved Wooden Patu on Stand by Shayne O'Neill (Ngati Kahungunu Iwi) patu 40cm x 11cm x 4cm stand 47cm x 13cm x 18cm (complete 22cm high) About Patu: Patu are a type of short handled club and were mainly used as a striking weapon. The blow administered with this weapon was a horizontal thrust straight from the shoulder at the enemy's temple. If the enemy could be grasped by the hair then the patu would be driven up under the ribs or jaw. Patu were made