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¥256,000
Wahaika, meaning the mouth of a fish, were close-combat weapons used to bait and engage a foe in close combat. The notched edge of the weapon was used to disarm the enemy.
This wahaika was carved by Alex Sands from kawakawa pounamu.
It measures 31.5 x 8.6 cm and is bound with a hand-plaited cord.
Collections: adornments, Alex Sands, New Arrivals, Weaponry
Category: Alex Sands, Greenstone, Kawakawa, Pounamu, Taonga, Wahaika, Weapon
Type: Weapons