Small Māori Waka Taua War Canoe - Ornament or Trophy Paua Shell Homewares The korowai ties at the

The korowai ties at the front with a black cord

measuring approximately 13mm x 11mm

Womens USA

This pounamu pikorua is carved from genuine New Zealand greenstone

Allow 3-4 days for engraving to be done

Small Māori Waka Taua War Canoe - Ornament or Trophy Paua Shell Homewares The korowai ties at theThis small 230mm (9") long Maori War Canoe (Waka Taua) is a beautiful ornament, a fabulous souvenir of New Zealand, and a stunning trophy. The waka has a macrocarpa hull. The prow and stern (tauihu and taurapa) are beautifully embellished with intricate native paua shell inlay. The tauihu of a waka taua was traditionally carved as a figurehead to represent a spiritual guardian or god, helping to part the waters and keep the crew safe. The beautifully