What a beautiful wahaika this is. Mounted on this Taonga, you will find a manaia seated on the top, protecting and holding its place. A black handle lashing well matching and an added cord tether on the end. We can not express enough of how amazing this Wahaika is.   (To add a personalized Wood Base with a three-word engraving, please add this to your cart by going to the Base section. Bases are sold separately)

Dimensions: 330mm x 130mm
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 is included.