Large Wahaika and Base
Large Wahaika and Base
This stunning piece makes a great ornament, trophy or presentation piece. This type of weapon is ceremonial and practical. Waha-ika means the mouth of the fish. If you look at the shape of the weapon it looks like the shape of a whales' lower jaw bone. Many waha-ika have a small figure carved on the side. This figure would be a guardian to the owner and would often be a venerated ancestor.
Our Large Wahaika is made from Kauri and hand carved here in New Zealand by local carvers using traditional techniques. It sits on a matching base.
To avoid offending any Iwi or tribal groups, the designs are generic and representative of common Maori and Island motifs.
Wahaika Size: 45 cm x 13 cm x 4 cm
Base Size: 50 cm x 14 cm x 4 cm
This stunning piece makes a great ornament, trophy or presentation piece. This type of weapon is ceremonial and practical. Waha-ika means the mouth of the fish. If you look at the shape of the weapon it looks like the shape of a whales' lower jaw bone. Many waha-ika have a small figure carved on the side. This figure would be a guardian to the owner and would often be a venerated ancestor.
Our Large Wahaika is made from Kauri and hand carved here in New Zealand by local carvers using traditional techniques. It sits on a matching base.
To avoid offending any Iwi or tribal groups, the designs are generic and representative of common Maori and Island motifs.
Wahaika Size: 45 cm x 13 cm x 4 cm
Base Size: 50 cm x 14 cm x 4 cm
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ENGRAVING - Base only
Please see our engraving links below if you need more than 15 letters.
Engraving Notes:
Add your engraving using the Engraving Options Box below (1-15 Letters).
Plain engraving is $28.00.
Paua engraving is $35.00.
EG. If the name you want engraved is Hemi this will cost $28.00 in plain or $35.00 in Paua.
Please allow an extra 3-4 days for engraving.
Add your engraving using the Engraving Options Box below (1-15 Letters).
Plain engraving is $28.00.
Paua engraving is $35.00.
EG. If the name you want engraved is Hemi this will cost $28.00 in plain or $35.00 in Paua.
Please allow an extra 3-4 days for engraving.
Please see our engraving links below if you need more than 15 letters.