Maori Wahaika - Stand and Presentation Box or Bag Optional NZ Sheepskin and Wool Slipper Socks This Layered Marlin Wall Art

This Layered Marlin Wall Art is cleverly made right here in New Zealand

and hangs from a long adjustable black cord

This replica of the Maori Tewhatewha ( pronounced te [the e pronounced as in "tear"]-far-te-far) features a stunning New Zealand greenstone pounamu blade

The hei toki (adze necklace) is a symbol of power

Maori Wahaika - Stand and Presentation Box or Bag Optional NZ Sheepskin and Wool Slipper Socks This Layered Marlin Wall ArtThis Maori Wahaika is proudly made in New Zealand from Tulip Wood, a sustainably harvested hardwood that is lightweight despite its toughness. The name wahaika means "mouth of the fish". The wahaika was traditionally made from either whale bone or wood. Wahaika were traditionally carved on the butt, with a human face embellished with native paua shell eyes, and a small human figure carved above the handle, as in this example of the wahaika. For more