| Native Name | Patu Rakau |
| Object Number | 40-33-6 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Maori |
| Provenience | New Zealand |
| Period | Te Huringa II Period |
| Date Made | 1900 - 1950 CE |
| Section | Oceanian |
| Materials | Wood |
| Description | A patu rakau (wooden hand club) with carved geometric and naturalistic designs on both sides. Perforation for a wrist cord (tau) at the narrow end. Most likely a modern weapon. A patu rakau is a one-handed weapon used for striking, parrying, or stabbing. |
| Length | 61 cm |
| Width | 17 cm |
| Credit Line | Gift of William Hinckle Smith, 1940 |
| Other Number | 025 - Other Number |
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