greenstone, carving, patu, Maori, New Zealand, Oceana
Description
14" x 5 1/4". Large greenstone patu (club). Spatula form with one side notched, a carved figure is beneath curve on one side, butt end of handle carved to depict a bird. Presumably from New Zealand.
carving, greenstone, pendant, Maori, New Zealand, Oceana
Description
2". Translucent greenstone pendant. Stylized animal with bird beak swallowing its tail. These types of pendants were thought to help with fertility. Presumed to represent a fetus, a symbol of the goddess Hineteiwaiwa.