Carved Wooden Wahaika on Base (Small)

This beautiful Wahaika is Made in New Zealand from sustainably harvested Tulipwood and would be ideal for a Corporate Gift, Trophy, Souvenir of New Zealand and would also make a great alternative to the traditional 21st Key.

The Wahaika measures 37cm Long by 12.5cm and the base measures 40cm Wide by 9cm Long by 3.5cm High (not including holders)

PLEASE NOTE: As this is a Natural Product and Hand-Carved, there may be slight differences to the Carving provided.

This type of weapon is ceremonial and practical. Waha-ika means the mouth of the fish. If you look at the shape of the weapon it looks like the shape of a whales’ lower jaw bone. Many Waha-ika have a small figure carved on the side. This figure would be a guardian to the owner and would often be a venerated ancestor.