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Patu Aruhe (Fern Root Pounder) x 2; 2025.2111

Name/TitlePatu Aruhe (Fern Root Pounder) x 2

About this object2x wooden Patu Aruhe; a pounder used to break up edible fern roots for food. Fashioned chiefly from hardwood (especially kohl, maire and manuka). Closely resembles a maori war club save in its rounded body.

Place MadeNew Zealand

Medium and Materialswood

Measurements26.0 long x 6.0 wide, cm
35.0 long x 9.0 wide, cm

Object TypePatu Aruhe

Object number2025.2111