Wahaika, meaning 'mouth of a fish,' were close-combat weapons designed for hand-to-hand combat. Their notched edges were used to disarm an opponent or to inflict debilitating blows in close quarters." ⎆ This wahaika was hand-carved from kawakawa pounamu by Alex Sands. It measures 31.5 x 8.6 cm and is bound with a hand-plaited wax cord. ⎆ ►https://loom.ly/InzZfoI ⎆ #wahaika #māoricarving #whakairo #SandsCarvingStudio #purenewzealand #pounamu | Sands Carving Studio
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Pounamu Wahaika💚 These beautiful Wahaika were made from Raukaraka Pounamu, started by Niki Nepia and finished by Arapo Whata. They are a timeless symbol of strength, heritage, and craftsmanship! 🌿💎 If you're wanting your own unique Taonga email us at info@puawaijade.nz , or visit our website with the link below 👇 ‎‎ ‎ https://www.puawaijade.nz/shop/ ‎‎ ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎ . . . #Wahaika #pounamuwahaika #MaoriCulture #jade #jadecarving #greenstone #pounamu #newzealand #rotorua | Puawai Jade
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