Hand Carved Kotiate - by Alex Sands war weapon the rare stone is highly

the rare stone is highly valued by both Maori and greater New Zealand

they are often seen perched out in the open during the day

The piece is finished with Polyurethane with a wax finish over the top

On a black waxed plaited nylon cord

The British arrival in Aotearoa commenced a relationship between two very different cultures that has profoundly influenced their distinct and collective fortunes ever since

Hand Carved Kotiate - by Alex Sands war weapon the rare stone is highlyKotiate by Alex Sands Ngunguru Iwi New Zealand Maire Wood approx 37cm x 11. 8cm x 2. 5cm About Kotiate: The kotiate was a prized weapon and also used by chiefs when speech making. It is a curiously shaped weapon noted for the carved notches on the blade. The notches were used in a ripping action. The word kotiate literally means to divide, or split in two. About Maire Wood: Black maire is hard (probably New Zealands hardest wood) heavy and strong, and