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Ahikā (Keeper of the land) This Kotiate represents its purpose to keep and serve the land. The koru symbolizes harmony and balance. Both sides are carved and woven from the tail end, which is a 3 plaited grey wax cord. 
 (To add a personalized Wood Base with a three-word engraving, please add this to your cart by going to the Wood Base section. They are sold separately)

Dimensions: 320mm x 105mm
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.
A signed and dated Certificate of Authenticity will come with this Taonga.