Authentic Maori Kotiate Carving Full Size Traditional Art Piece

Maori Kotiate Carving Authentic Tribal Art Piece

Unleash your inner explorer with this vintage-inspired wonder—a handcrafted treasure radiating timeless charm and whispering tales of bygone adventures Perfect for the free spirit who craves authenticity and a touch of the unexpected Its warm hues and subtly distressed details evoke sun-drenched landscapes and laughter shared under starry skies Grab yours before this rare find vanishes like a desert mirage

$79.50 $159.00

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This full size carved Maori Kotiate is proudly made in New Zealand.

Kotiate were usually made from whale bone or a hardwood. This one is made from Tulip Wood, a sustainably harvested hardwood that is remarkably lightweight.

For more information about the kotiate, click here.

As per traditional carving, the butt of the handle is carved with a Maori face symbol, embellished with paua shell eyes. As in this example, the traditional kotiate had a cord threaded through the butt end.

This kotiate is approximately 31.8cm (12 1/2') long.

There is also the option of purchasing the kotiate in a deluxe black gift box - perfect if you are presenting it to someone.

Shipped worldwide from New Zealand.