Large Weave Gift Box Twist The Wahaika is one of

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

The Maori people were great mariners and fishermen so fishing is very important both as a source of food and cultural identity

A small hand crafted Whai (stingray) pendant carved in dark New Zealand jade -  Pounamu with a traditional satin finish by Nick Balme

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Aotea is a striking stone found in South Westland

Large Weave Gift Box Twist The Wahaika is one ofA hand crafted jade Hei Toki or Adze pendant with a bound cord. It includes an adjustable waxed braid cord, a traditional style woven presentation pouch and a description of the meaning of the carving. Size: 60mmLong (2. 36 in) Includes free international shipping Each piece is unique due to variations in the greenstone so the exact color and markings may differ from the image and from piece to piece. The Toki is the adze blade was bound onto a wooden