Maori Wahaika Model

The Wahaika (roughly translated "the mouth of the fish") was reserved for only the highest-ranking and most respected warriors.

The carved figure on the edge represented a sacred ancestor or the god of war. The Wahaika was held so that the figure faced the warrior and looked over his shoulder to protect his back. A notch on the side was used for trapping an opponent's weapon. It was almost always made of wood and covered with intricately carved designs.

Sometimes they were made of whalebone but these were not able to be elaborately carved.

This Wahaika is crafted from MDF board, rope and screen printed to add detail.

Size 205mm in length, perfect for the kids!