Taiaha Upoko Aero Oka - Maori Head and Tongue Dagger Pendant
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The Taiaha is a traditional weapon of the Maori of New Zealand and a chiefs weapon of authority.
This pendant features the 'upoko‘ (head) which is carved from whale bone and the 'arero’ (tongue) made from pounamu. It forms the part of the Tahiaha used for stabbing the opponent and parrying. It's eyes are inlaid with paua shell and hung by a tan wax cord.
This piece was carved by Alex Sands.
To Māori, weapons were more than just implements of warfare — they were taonga (treasures), and handed down as precious heirlooms from generation to generation.
*Please note, we do not ship whale bone outside of NZ*
