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Originally Posted by VANDOO
DO ANY OF YOU KIWIS COLLECT MAORI WEAPONS ? I AM ESPECIALLY FOND OF THEM AND ALSO LIKE THEIR EXCELLENT WOOD CARVINGS.
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As you will probably be aware, our local "brothers" have become VERY possessive of their tribal culture, and most GENUINE items have been "repossessed". There are of course lots in the various museums.
Also there are collectors of these, but due to stringent laws relating to sale, particularly to overseas, most have put this in the "Too hard" basket. They do turn up in auctions from time to time, but are much sort after, so prices tend to be high. There are some VERY GOOD tourist type examples available at reasonable prices which of course can be exported without trouble.
Our local museum has (or had last time I was there) an excellent display of Maori items and culture, and if you particularly want, I can take a few pics for you when I get some time.
Regards Stu