Walking Stick [Tokotoko]

Object detail

Accession number

1980.29

Production period

19th Century

Description

Maori carved tokotoko, ceremonial walking or talking stick. Carved in 1809. Stick has been broken at its mid-point. There is a Tiki carving on either side of the upper most part, where the stick hooks at its top edge. There is an elaborate carved design down the shaft of the stick. The wood has been stained with a dark pigment. Carved into the surface of the tokotoko is the text "1809" and "HGD". The lower part of the stick has the same carved design along the shaft. There is a thimble attached to the bottom of the stick.

Marks

1809 Engraved
HGD Engraved

Media/Materials

Organic/Vegetal/Wood
Processed Material/Metal

Collection

Taonga Māori Collection

Credit Line

1809. Walking Stick [Tokotoko], 1980.29. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Stick, Walking Personal Artefacts Personal Gear Personal Assistive Artefacts

Production place

New Zealand

Collection type

Social History Domestic Technology Technology

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