Māori Wooden Gifts of New Zealand
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Fashioned in traditional Maori designs including Koru (fern frond shape), Matau (hook), Patu (tool and war club), Tiki (first man) and Taiaha (spear), these wooden framed and un-framed wooden ornaments make excellent gifts for people either from or living in New Zealand.

£37.05
Koru-Disk-Framed - Large
Design: Koru

Represents: New Life, strong Growth, strength and Tranquility

 
 
£32.35
Koru-Disk-Framed - Small
Represents: New Life, strong Growth, strength and Tranquility
 
£30.60
Matau (Hook) - Framed - Small
Design: Hei Matau  (Fish Hook)
Represents: Prosperity
 
£30.60
Matau (Hook) 2 - Framed - Small

 A Matau is a carving in the shape of a highly stylized fish hook typical of the Maori people of New Zealand.
 
£41.75
Matau (Hook) Framed - Large

This beautifully designed Fish Hook Wood Carving represent prosperity, abundance, fertility and strength. They are also seen as good luck charms, particularly for those travelling over water. Matau are symbols of power and authority which are held in great reverence by the Maori people.
 
£41.75
Patu - Framed - Large
This Patu is a replica of a traditional tool and Maori War Club of the New Zealand Maori warrior. This Maori Carving is a representation of Maori Art and symbolises facing and overcoming life's difficulties and challenges. 
This Carving is engraved from native New Zealand Rimu wood with New Zealand image Paua shell inlay.
 
£37.05
Tiki - Framed - Large

Design: Tiki (First man according to Maori myth)
Represents: Fertility & Good Luck
 
£27.55
Tiki - Framed - Small
Traditional Maori Tiki carving with Paua eyes.In Maori mythology Tiki was the first man.
 
£37.05
Whakairo Ring Disk (Stained) - Framed
A Whakairo Disk is a decorative carved flat disk featuring a traditional Maori design with paua insert.
 
£37.05
Whakairo Ring Disk (Unstained) - Framed
A Whakairo Ring Disk is a decorative carved flat disk featuring a traditional Maori design with paua insert.
 
£9.20
Bolla Tie Koruru
A medium pendant made from native and recycled New Zealand timber. Using a traditional maori design and paua feature for the eyes.
 
£36.85
Carved Wooden Hook
Design: Hei Matau
Represents: Ancestral Power & Influence
 
 
£36.90
Carved Wooden Hook on Base
This Carved Hook is good for a presentation trophy. The base can be engraved or plaques attached.
Design: Hei Matau
Represents:  Ancestral Power & Influence
 
£40.80
Carved Wooden Taiaha (Spear) - Large
The Maori Taiaha is a traditional hand held close combat Maori Weapon carved in the form of an ancestor.
In these Maori Weapons the tongue represents oratory skills, the eyes alert, and the feathers adorn the head to distract opponents.  Taiaha is a very special Maori Carving and treasure that is passed down from generation to generation.
 
£24.65
Carved Wooden Taiaha (Spear) - Small
The Maori Taiaha is a sacred Maori weapon. A ceremonial greeting lance used in a frenzied dance by a single warrior to welcome visitors onto the sacred courtyard of the Maori.The ceremony is called the Wero or the challenge and was meant to ascertain whether the visitors came in friendship or otherwise.
 
£13.35
Carved Wooden Tiki
Carved Wooden Tiki with Paua shell eyes.
Represents: Fertility & Good luck
 
£25.90
Koru Whakairo Disk 2 - Wood Carving (Stained)
A traditional Maori Wood Carving of a Koru or spiral, which represents the fern frond as it opens bringing new life and purity to the world. This Maori Wood Carving also represents peace, tranquility and spirituality, along with a strong sense of regrowth or new beginnings.
 
£25.90
Koru Whakairo Disk 2 - Wood Carving (Unstained)
A traditional Maori Wood Carving of a Koru or spiral, which represents the fern frond as it opens bringing new life and purity to the world. This Maori Wood  carving also represents peace,  tranquility and spirituality, along with a strong sense of regrowth or new beginnings.
 
£30.70
 Kotiate Wood Carving


The Kotiate belongs to the Meremere or short combat weapons group. The Kotiate was a favourite of the women. After being found guilty of adultery this weapon, with the appropriate recesses, was used to effectively castrate the unfaithful male.

£42.10
Kotiate Wood Carving - With Stand
The Kotiate belongs to the Meremere or short combat weapons group. The Kotiate was a favourite of the women.
After being found guilty of adultery this weapon, with the appropriate recesses, was used to effectively castrate the unfaithful male. Supplied with a stand. Ideal for a trophy as a plaque can be added or the base engraved.
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