38cm Carved Maori Wahaika Club (Stand Optional) Wall Panels The Māori Manaia is a

The Māori Manaia is a symbol of guardianship

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8cm x 18cm (9 3/8" x 7")

so the taiaha can be used for mau rakau

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38cm Carved Maori Wahaika Club (Stand Optional) Wall Panels The Māori Manaia is aThis 38cm (15") Carved Wahaika is a replica of the wahaika used by pre European Maori. Waha ika means "mouth of the fish", because of the notched convex side of the patu. The human figure carved on the concave side is called a pkaiora, a war God to guard the warrior during battle. At the top end of the handle is a whiti, a small head also seen as a guardian. Wahaika were traditionally made from native hardwoods or whalebone. This one has been made