This combination of a NZ Maori Kotiate and an engraved stand would make an excellent trophy or 21st gift.
Both the full size carved Maori Kotiate and the stand are proudly made in New Zealand.
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Kotiate were usually made from whale bone or a hardwood. This one is made from Tulip Wood, a sustainably harvested hardwood that is remarkably light weight.
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, which would be wrapped around the warrior's hand so it was not lost in battle.
This kotiate is approximately 31.8cm (12 1/2') long. The stand measures approximately 39.5 x 8.5 x 3.2cm (15 1/2' x 3 3/8' x 1 1/4'), minus the struts.
The stand has a Koru design engraved into the top and the front. This still leaves plenty of room for engraving the recipient's name or the name of the trophy onto a gold plaque on the front of the stand. The name can also be laser engraved into the wood, or paua engraved.
If you would like us to organise the engraving, enter the words in the box provided when you select the engraved option. The price includes up to 5 words on a plaque or into the wood, or 18 characters if done in paua. The 18 characters must be in CAPITALS.
Please note that engraved items cannot be returned, apart from the unlikely event that the engraver got the engraving wrong. Allow 3-4 days for engraving to be done.
The trophy can also be purchased with a black gift box - perfect for when you are giving this as a presentation gift.
Proudly made in New Zealand, and shipped worldwide.
