Size: 90mm in length 32mm wide x 7mm
This short club was a thrusting weapon used in close hand-to-hand combat. It was usually made of whalebone or wood. Its name means to cut or divide the liver most likely named for its resemblance to the lobed part of a human liver. Maori chiefs often held this weapon while giving speeches.
Genuine West Coast Flower Jade Pounamu carved by Aden.
Includes a waxed cord, kete (bag) and a detailed description of the meaning of the carving.