M05414 - Maori Hand-Carved Large Taurapa - Waka Stern Post on Large Base |
Maori Hand-Carved Large Taurapa - Waka Stern Post on Base. 280mm x 200mm. The Waka is commonly known as a Maori canoe but in reality Waka means "Sacred Vessel". The Maori long canoes were very sacred and carried the spirits of the warriors and chiefs who carved and used them. The great war canoes are actually Waka Taua, outrigger canoes are Waka Ama, Ocean going canoes are Waka Tete and your true home or place of origin is Wakainga. |