Wooden Maori Design Teko on Base #01

This Wooden Teko would make a lovely Trophy, Presentation Piece, Souvenir of New Zealand or as an alternative to the traditional 21st Birthday Key!

It measures 30.5cm High by 11cm Wide (at the Base) and the Teko itself is 1.5cm Thick.

It has Laser Engraved Kowhai Designs with Inset Paua Shell.

The Design and Inset Paua is on the Front Side Only, the reverse/back is plain.

PLEASE NOTE: This is sent Flat Pack, it just requires screwing together. (Nut Provided)

These figures were freestanding figures that stood on top of carved meeting houses. Most of these figures had a stance that represented a position in a haka, or a fighting stance, with a weapon. The purpose of the teko teko was to overlook the forecourt in front of a carved house and challenge any visitors to the tribe. If the visitors were deemed to be friendly, teko teko would then offer protection.