Hoeroa (throwing weapon)

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Hoeroa (throwing weapon)

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Te Papa Collections Online

Description

The hoeroa is an enigmatic weapon made from the lower jaw of the sperm whale. Hoeroa are prestigious heirlooms, usually the preserve of high-ranking men, and representing their personal mana (chiefly authority). Hoeroa are also weapons, but the technical aspects of its use are uncertain. According to a letter [E.E. Francis, 1903] associated with the Oldman collection this hoeroa was said to have been gifted to Queen Victoria by a Maori chief when he visited England. It was returned to New Zea...

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Date created

early 19th century

URL

https://collections.tepapa.govt.nz/object/212630

Related subjects

whale bone (bone) / hoeroa / edged weapons / grinding / polishing / carving / Te Huringa I: 1800 - 1900 / Northland / Queen Victoria / William Ockleford Oldman

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