M05025 - Wahaika |
Wood Carving. Full sized Wahaika with beautiful Paua shell inlays. Traditional Maori weapon. 385mm long. High quality. Handcarved from Kauri, swampfallen native timber from NZ. The Wahaika is one of the many forms of fighting clubs used by Maori warriors and was reserved for only the highest ranking and most respected fighters. It is often given as a ceremonial piece on special occasions. |