Expert needed!

[Texas Kid]

Was rumbling through some very old family treasure and found these dang things!!! I have no idea! Their overall length is about 36" the shovels or blades are a 4"x6". The shovels or blades are beveled at the top. An art deco design is carved about midway down the shafts and are studded with an eye of "mother of pearl" on both sides of each. They look like they are made of,,,,,,,,,,,,, ivory? I don't think they are made of horn,because they are not hollow! Please help! I know my Friends on Treasurenet will come up with an answer! You guys are the best!! Here are the pics of what I have!1

 

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[taz42o]

That is called a tewhatewha.
From new zealand.

 

[kcm]

Wow, that really IS a real word! Thanks taz!!

 

[cw0909]

prob made of whale bone

3. ? Riri ? traditional M?ori warfare ? Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand

a side note, look up the Māori wedding dance
its called a haka, a traditional Maori war dance
the Māori an interesting people/culture

 

[tamrock]

Interesting. I've never heard of one. Great find.

 

[Texas Kid]

That is called a tewhatewha.
From new zealand.

Thank you so much Taz!! Short for TASMANIAN LOL !! Looks lke you nailed it! You have been a great help! It would have been a long haul for an Ol' Cowboy from Texas to figure that one out! This web site is something special with people like you ! Thanks again!! The Kid

 

[Texas Kid]

prob made of whale bone

3. ? Riri ? traditional M?ori warfare ? Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand

a side note, look up the Māori wedding dance
its called a haka, a traditional Maori war dance
the Māori an interesting people/culture

Thanks for all your help and the tip on the Maori people !! You're super !! The Kid

 

[taz42o]

Thank you so much Taz!! Short for TASMANIAN LOL !! Looks lke you nailed it! You have been a great help! It would have been a long haul for an Ol' Cowboy from Texas to figure that one out! This web site is something special with people like you ! Thanks again!! The Kid

Your welcome.

 

[cw0909]

Thanks for all your help and the tip on the Maori people !! You're super !! The Kid

your welcome