Only available via Pre-order. Stone veining may present differently to item in the image displayed. Completion time 3-5 business days)

Make no mistake. What you see in photos is beautiful, but when held in person, this Taonga will just blow your mind. To top it off, we added a cord handle lashing. This Kotiate can come on a mapere base which can have up to 3 words engraved ( sold separately )

Dimensions: 330mm x 120mm

The Kotiate was a prized weapon favored by Rangatira (Maori chiefs) when speech-making. It is also a pre-European weapon used for close combat. The carved notches were apparently so they got entwined with the combatant's intestines, as per the translation of the word kotiate, which means "to cut liver."

In most cases, our Kotiate are purchased to be gifted as birthday gifts, leaving/welcoming gifts, celebrations, and corporate events.