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Maori Kinikini War Club Battle Axe, New Zealand Vintage Handcrafted Weapon, 48

Maori Kinikini War Club Battle Axe, New Zealand Vintage Handcrafted Weapon, 48
Maori Kinikini War Club Battle Axe, New Zealand Vintage Handcrafted Weapon, 48
Maori Kinikini War Club Battle Axe, New Zealand Vintage Handcrafted Weapon, 48
Maori Kinikini War Club Battle Axe, New Zealand Vintage Handcrafted Weapon, 48

Maori Kinikini War Club Battle Axe, New Zealand Vintage Handcrafted Weapon, 48
MAORI KINIKINI WAR CLUB OR BATTLE AXE, NEW ZEALAND VINTAGE HANDCRAFTED WEAPON, 48 LONG, WITH AN ENLARGED KNOB AT THE END TO KEEP THE HAND FROM SLIPPING OFF. Traditional Kinikini war clubs were hand carved from very HEAVY wood, and were used with two hands to break the bones and smash the skulls of the enemy. Sometimes wrongly described as a paddle or spade club, the Kinikini battle axe was a broad, flat bladed club (which could also act as a shield) that had thin edges-- able to cut through bone like an axe rather than smashing like a club. The serrated edge could also act like a saw. These are highly collectible, due to their intricate and ornate carving, Paua shell inlays, and woven decorations.

Because of their attractive appearance, they were often used in ceremonial and traditional dances by chiefs and priests as a symbol of rank. Maori warriors considered it most honorable to fight with clubs over any other weapon-- and without shields! Since the Maori had no metals, all their weapons were made of wood, sinew and stone. The club comes with a copy of its original receipt. And if you're anywhere close to Lansing, Michigan, feel free to come here and pick it up, and see the hundreds of other items we have for sale.

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The item "MAORI KINIKINI WAR CLUB BATTLE AXE, NEW ZEALAND VINTAGE HANDCRAFTED WEAPON, 48" is in sale since Wednesday, February 19, 2020. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\Pacific Islands".

The seller is "fairfaxprints1950" and is located in Lansing, Michigan. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Viet nam, Uruguay.

  • Handmade: Yes
  • Modified Item: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: New Zealand
  • Provenance: Ownership History Available


Maori Kinikini War Club Battle Axe, New Zealand Vintage Handcrafted Weapon, 48