Small Maori Carved Patu maori-first-words-flash-cards The Koru design has a

The Koru design has a spiritual meaning

The New Zealand Fantail ( Rhipidura fuliginosa ) is a small bird that feeds on insects

and signifies eternal love or friendship

low frequency "booming" by males to attract females

Small Maori Carved Patu maori-first-words-flash-cards The Koru design has aThis Small Maori Carved Patu is an example of the traditional Maori patu, used mostly in pre European times, since it became somewhat obsolete after the arrival of the Europeans and their guns. For more information on the traditional use of patu, click here >>> This patu is made from sustainly harvested Tulip Wood, a light but very strong hardwood, and measures approximately 26cm (10 1 4") long. It has a rope cord, for it to be hung from the wrist.