This beautiful carving would make a lovely Gift, Souvenir of New Zealand, as a Presentation Piece or as a Trophy!
The Pine Carved Taiaha measures 19cm Long (not including Bone Tongue) and the Bone Tongue measures 6cm Long.
The Pine Stand measures 28cm Long by 5cm Wide
The Carving is Kiln-dried and made to the NZ MAF Specifications so is safe for travel overseas.
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.
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