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Hand carved Bone, Jade, Wood & Pearl shell pendants, carvings, gifts & art
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Carved Wood Wakahuia, Weapons and Sculptures
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Wakahuia with a modern twist. (Waka is the Maori term for canoe)
These small boxes are created using ply and veneers featuring native New Zealand Rimu and other local woods which have been oiled to show off the grain and give them a beautiful natural finish.
They feature complex inlays of native woods or Paua shell and are absolutely stunning in their quality and craftsmanship
They make a perfect box for your precious carvings and other small valuables.
Waka boxes available in three insert patterns
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Waka Box (shown with Nikau Inlay/Cutout) |
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190mm x 45mm Long (7.5 x 1.75 inches) |
155mm x 35mm (6.1x 1.4 inches) |
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7.10al  US$39 |
7.10as US$28 |
Nikau Palm Leaf Inlay |
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7.10bl US$39 |
7.10bs US$28 |
Koru Inlay |
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7.10cl US$39 |
7.10cs US$28 |
Frangipani Flower Inlay |
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Constructed from rings of native Rimu veneer (bone carving not included) |
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Hinged Lid Box with Kauri & Paua Shell Inlay/Cutout |
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140mm x 50mm (5.5 x 2 inches) |
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7.11al US$25 |
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Frangipani Flower Inlay |
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7.11bl US$25 |
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Pohutakwa Flower Inlay |
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7.11cl US$25 |
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Silver Fern Leaf Inlay |
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Made from woven and compressed bamboo with traditional style wood cutout in a range of designs on the front
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Bookmarks 152mm long (6 inches) |
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Gecko |
ToeToe |
Manaia |
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This is a sacred carved box which was used for storing valuables "Taonga" such as the feathers of the Huia bird worn on special ceremonial occasions.
They make a perfect box for your precious carvings and other small valuables.
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Wakahuia |
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210mm Long (8 1/4 inches) 95mm Wide (3 3/4 inches) 85mm Tall (3 1/4 inches) |
- Inside Compartment Dimensions - 165mm Long (6 1/2 inches) 70mm Wide (2 3/4 inches) 60mm Deep (2 1/2 inches) |
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The Taiaha was one of the most formidable weapons of the tribal Maori and was used in close hand to hand combat. The British colonial troops found out just how effective it was when facing the Maori warriors who were expert guerilla fighters.
The Taiaha is not a spear, it is in fact used more like a medieval fighting staff using a technique very similar to that seen in martial arts with a pointed blade at one end a flattened edge at the other.
A full sized Taiaha is around 1.5 meters (5 feet) in length.
This is a small display piece modeled on a full size Taiaha and is complete with traditional binding and feather collar.
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Small Taiaha |
650mm Long (26 1/2 inches) |
US$85 |
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The Wahaika is one of the many forms of fighting club 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.
The carved figure on the edge represents either a sacred ancestor or the god of war. The Wahaika was held so that the figure faced the warrior so it could see over his shoulder to protect his back. The notch in the front edge of the blade was used to trap an enemy fighters weapon so that it could be twisted away from the body leaving the opponent open to a fatal blow.
This is a full sized Wahaika
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Wahaika |
340mm Long (13 1/2 inches) |
US$105 |
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The Patu or Mere is one of the first fighting clubs used by Maori warriors and was often also carved in stone or jade.
In a fight it is used a little like a knife in with a stabbing or thrusting action so only the final blow was club like.
This stabbing motion meant that the strong bound wrist tether was extremely important to stop the fighters hand from sliding up the Patu with each thrust.
This is a full sized Patu
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Patu |
310mm Long (12 inches) |
US$82 |
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Wooden figurines often seen on the columns of the great meeting houses
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TekoTeko 7.06a |
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TekoTeko 7.06b |
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TekoTeko |
200mm Long (7.8 inches) |
155mm Long (6.2 inches) |
200mm Long (7.8 inches) |
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Featured Artists & Unique or Limited Edition Custom Carvings:These are very special carvings are often spectacular unique or limited edition pieces in bone, pearl, wood or jade from guest artists and are not part of our normal range. As soon as each carving is sold it will be removed from our site permanently so check for updates often and be quick when you find one that you like, it may be your only chance!! |
Each piece is crafted by hand so even if following the same design, no two pieces will ever be exactly the same. Unique pieces in bone and pearl can also be designed especially for you, telling your story through traditional styling and some may also include exotic inlays of shell or precious stones.
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