MAORI WEAPONS

Maori warriors were experts in the art of ambush and surprise raids, appearing and disappearing swiftly and noiselessly into the thick New Zealand natural rainforest environment. They usually attacked at dawn. The aim was to kill all members of the enemy war party, so that no survivors would remain with the risk of "utu" (revenge).

By the time the British started to settle New Zealand in large numbers
in the early 19th Century several unique Maori weapons had been
developed. Each Maori weapon would prove to be deadly when used by
a skilled warrior. Below you will find a list of some Maori weapons along with a description of each. If you are interested in purchasing a beautiful replica of any of the weapons click on the buy button at the bottom of the weapons description.

Patu - Replica Traditional Maori Weapons with Stand

Patu - Replica Traditional Maori Weapons with Stand

Patu - Replica Traditional Maori Weapons with Stand This Maori Wood Carving is supplied with a stand. Ideal for a trophy as a plaque can be added or the base engraved. The Patu was the chosen weapon of Maori Warriors for hand to hand combat. Patu means to Pierce or Chop and was used with great skill and dexterity during battle. This Wooden Patu features impressive Maori patterns and will make a true converstaion piece when displayed in your home. A unique gift idea with a true touch of Kiwiana. See more Wooden Replica Maori Weapons online here. Related Products More Wooden Carvings Carvings and Sculptures NZ Gifts

Kotiate - Replica Maori Club Weapon

Kotiate - Replica Maori Club Weapon

Kotiate - Replica Maori Club Weapons A Kotiate is a short club normally made of wood or whalebone and is a traditional Maori Weapon. This Replica Wooden Kotiate features a beautiful carved pattern and makes a wonderful gift idea or an impressive piece of decorative art for your home. See more Wooden Replica Maori Weapons online here. Related Products More Wooden Carvings Carvings and Sculptures NZ Maori Gifts NZ Gifts

Replica Maori Weapons - Carved Spear (Taiaha) - Small

Replica Maori Weapons - Carved Spear (Taiaha) - Small

Replica Maori Weapons - Carved Spear (Taiaha) - Small A Unique Gift to Treasure! The Taiaha is the best known of the Maori weapons and is commonly known as a spear but is more like a fighting staff used for a variety of techniques not just spearing. This impressive piece makes a mystical decorative piece for your home or a great gift idea. See more Wooden Replica Maori Weapons online here. Related Products More Wooden Carvings Carvings and Sculptures NZ Gifts

Patu - Replica Traditional Maori Weapons

Patu - Replica Traditional Maori Weapons

Patu - Replica Traditional Maori Weapons The Patu was the chosen weapon of Maori Warriors for hand to hand combat. Patu means to Pierce or Chop and was used with great skill and dexterity during battle. This Wooden Patu features impressive Maori patterns and will make a true converstaion piece when displayed in your home. A unique gift idea with a true touch of Kiwiana. See more Wooden Replica Maori Weapons online here. Related Products More Wooden Carvings Carvings and Sculptures NZ Maori Gifts NZ Gifts

Replica Maori Weapons - Carved Spear (Taiaha) - Large

Replica Maori Weapons - Carved Spear (Taiaha) - Large

Replica Maori Weapon - Carved Spear (Taiaha) - Large The Taiaha is the best known of the Maori weapons and is commonly known as a spear but is more like a fighting staff used for a variety of techniques not just spearing. This impressive piece makes a mystical decorative piece for your home or a great gift idea. See more Wooden Replica Maori Weapons online here. Related Products More Wooden Carvings Carvings and Sculptures NZ Maori Gifts NZ Gifts

Wahaika - Unearthed Art

Wahaika - Unearthed Art

Wahaika - Unearthed Art Reimagine Traditional Maori Weapons as Wooden Art! Weapons can be inspirational as well as destructive. Be inspired by a Wahaika. This Wahaika is a traditional Maori Weapon beautifully reproduced as a stunning piece of wooden art. Removed from its original purpose the Wahaika is a gorgeous sculpture with a proud history behind it. Traditionally Wahaika were used in close-combat. Held by the leather thong the Wahaika could be wielded in short thrusting jabs. With a flick of the Maori Warrior’s wrist the scooped out indent of the Wahaika could catch an opponent’s weapon to effectively disarm them. More than just a weapon of war Wahaika like this one were often ornately carved. This was believed to increase the mana or prestige of the weapon which in turn increased the mana of the Maori Warrior who wielded it. The earliest Wahaika were worked with only stone tools. It took a large amount of skill to carve weapons such as Wahaika and they were precious objects which were passed down through the generations. Stunning New Zealand Paua Shell inserts add an extra dimension to this piece. They serve as the eyes of the figure which adorns this Wahaika. Paua Shell eyes are a traditional decorate element which can be seen on many pieces of Maori carving. Ornate Wahaika were admired as much for the skill which had gone into carving them as their deadliness in battle. Like the rest of the Unearthed Art range this Wahaika is made from Swamp Kauri. The Kauri is salvaged from peat swamps and is over 45 000 years old - some of the oldest workable wood on earth! No trees are cut down to make Unearthed Art and Unearthed is committed to sustainable carbon neutral business practices. Take home a piece of traditional Maori art and a piece of history with this stunning Wahaika from Unearthed Art. Replica Maori weapons can be inspirational pieces of wooden art and make wonderful New Zealand gifts no matter who you’re buying for. Related Products New Zealand Gifts Carving and Sculpture Wood Carving