Small Māori Waka Taua War Canoe - Ornament or Trophy Options:Waka with Engraved Black Plaque 5-6 37 5 6

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Small Māori Waka Taua War Canoe - Ornament or Trophy Options:Waka with Engraved Black Plaque 5-6 37 5 6This small 230mm (9") long Maori War Canoe (Waka Taua) is a beautiful ornament, a fabulous souvenir of New Zealand, and a stunning trophy. The waka has a macrocarpa hull. The prow and stern (tauihu and taurapa) are beautifully embellished with intricate native paua shell inlay. The tauihu of a waka taua was traditionally carved as a figurehead to represent a spiritual guardian or god, helping to part the waters and keep the crew safe. The beautifully