PLEASE NOTE: The current Feathers are shades of Light Brown/Cream and the Band is a Bright Red not Burgundy. If you need to see Photos of current stock, please ask first before purchasing.
This Carving would make a lovely alternative to the traditional 21st Key.
It is Made in New Zealand from sustainably harvested Tulipwood.
The Taiaha is 77.5cm Long and the Base is 78cm Wide by 9cm Deep
It is carved on both sides with inlaid Paua Shell “21” on the front.
- Meets the New Zealand MAF specifications to be sent internationally.
- The Taiaha is designed and hand carved here in New Zealand by Maori carvers.
- To avoid offending any Iwi or tribal groups, the designs are generic and representative of
common Maori and island motifs.
A Taiaha is a hand weapon usually made from hard wood, or sometimes whale bone, they have one end carved in the shape of an upoko (head) with a face on each side. The eyes of the two faces see all around, reflecting the alertness of the Taiaha exponent. An arero (tongue) protruding from the upoko forms one end of the weapon. The upoko is adorned with a tauri (collar) of feathers and/or dog hair, the tassels of which form the awe. Below this, the tinana (body) provides the grip. The other end of the Taiaha has a flat smooth blade, or rau, usually about five to seven centimetres wide, which is the main striking blade.
Nicole M. (verified owner) –
Beautiful piece
Aathina Pickery (verified owner) –
Abit lighter in person smaller then what we actually thought it was but still very happy with taiaha. Very nice piece and I would recommend buying it.