Tiki & Taiaha Taonga
Tiki & Taiaha Taonga
Custom made. Let us know what you want on your taonga. There is a 4-5 week lead time.
Length 85cm
width 45cm
height is 9cm
Tiki is a word used by Māori for human images carved into wood, bone, stone, or other material.
Taiaha
The taiaha is another weapon used by the pre-European Māori , and it is the equivalent of the quarter staff. This weapon was a “weapon of authority,“ which was used by chiefs in both attacks and defence. This carving is made with medium - density fibre wood.