Small Māori Waka Taua War Canoe - Ornament or Trophy Paua Shell Homewares measuring approximately 13mm x 11mm

measuring approximately 13mm x 11mm

This beautifully carved Maori Waka Paddle makes a great gift for anyone

but not the rust you get on ordinary steel (which lifts up and falls off over time)

Womens USA

Small Māori Waka Taua War Canoe - Ornament or Trophy Paua Shell Homewares measuring approximately 13mm x 11mmThis small 230mm (9") long Maori War Canoe (Waka Taua) is a beautiful ornament, a fabulous souvenir of New Zealand, and a stunning trophy. The waka has a macrocarpa hull. The prow and stern (tauihu and taurapa) are beautifully embellished with intricate native paua shell inlay. The tauihu of a waka taua was traditionally carved as a figurehead to represent a spiritual guardian or god, helping to part the waters and keep the crew safe. The beautifully