Carved Wooden Taiaha (1.46m Long)

Please Note: The Current one in Stock has the Red Band and Long Light Coloured Feathers shown in the 2nd Photo

This beautifully detailed hand-carved Taiaha would make a perfect Ceremonial Piece, Presentation Piece, alternative to the Traditional 21st Birthday Day or as a Souvenir of New Zealand.

It is hand-carved and Made in New Zealand from sustainably harvested Tulipwood with inlaid Paua Shell and Feathers attached.

It measures 1.46 Meters Long

It comes in a Solid Tube to ensure safe travel.

Please Note: As these are Hand-carved, no 2 Taiaha will be the same and there may be slight differences in Carving Designs to what is shown in the photos.

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.

Due to its Length, this Taiaha can only be sent via Aramex Couriers and only to a Non-Rural Address.