The amazing thing about stone is that each piece tells a unique story about its journey and life, and as you can see, this beautiful story is something to truly behold. What's not to love about this gorgeous Taonga. This wahaika can come on a wooden base, which can have up to 3 words engraved (sold separately)

Dimensions: 410mm x 145mm
The Wahaika ( meaning mouth of the fish )
Wahaika is a close quaters fighting weapon that was used by fierce Māori warriors to incapacitate and disarm their enemies. The small figures carved onto it represent personal protectors for the wearer. These sacred ancent Māori Taonga are symbols of mana (authority), status, cultural identity, and important relationships.
In most cases, our Wahaika are purchased to be gifted as birthday gifts, leaving/welcoming gifts, celebrations, and corporate events.
A signed and dated Certificate of Authenticity will come with this Taonga.