Carved NZ Pine Patu on Base #01

This Carving would make a lovely Presentation Piece, Trophy, Souvenir of New Zealand or as an alternative to the Traditional 21st Birthday Key.

It is carved from New Zealand Pine and measures approx 29cm Long and the Base is 35cm Long

The Patu has Carved Detailing on the Front with Inlaid Paua Shell and is Plain/Smooth on the Back.

As a general rule the rangatira (chief) carries the mere, or short club. The mere was carried thrust into the girdle of the piupiu or in a special war belt. The common characteristic of the mere is a flat, broad blade with a rounded end made sharp enough to split the skull of a man or cause deadly injury to the neck or ribs.