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Maori taiaha spear

$362.41

Maori taiaha spear made from tulip wood. Beautiful  traditional Maori artefact.
Tulip wood is hard, durable and insect-resistant hardwood. It is a light-colored hardwood used for wood carving.

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Description

Large Maori taiaha spear – Maori spear from tulip wood.

You can see an ‘upoko’, ‘tauri’ and ‘rau’ in the photos. The pointed end of the taiaha is carved in the shape of a head and is called the ‘upoko’. Below the upoko is a tauri (collar) made of bird feathers. The opposite end of the taiaha has a flat, smooth blade called a ‘rau’, with koru design.

We can provide a large tube and organise shipping anywhere in the world.

We will need to adjust the shipping cost when you order (we need to send the artwork by courier).
Upon your approval, we will process your order.

  • Size: approx. 1500mm (59.05)

 

Visit our Auckland museum or check out their site to find out more about Maori culture and traditional Maori artefacts >>

Additional information

Weight 1450 g

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