An impressive Wahaika handcrafted from a stunning piece of Hapopo Pounamu by an incredible master carver. A wonderful sculpture with strong mana and one to treasure for generations to come. This epic piece will come with a handmade to measure Rimu display stand.
Wahaika -(roughly translated "the mouth of the fish") 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 represented a sacred ancestor or the god of war. The Wahaika was held so that the figure faced the warrior and looked over his shoulder to protect his back. The Maori people being fierce warriors used a wide range of hand weapons.
Hapopo- Genuine West Coast Greenstone. It's colour ranges from medium green to a dark forest green with a unique mottled texture. The name originating from Kā Umu o Hapopo (Big Bay) which is in Poutini ki te toka (South Westland).
Hand crafted by Des Hetherington
Size Sculpture 408mm long x 123mm wide x 28mm thick
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