Mahogany Maori Patu with Stylised Wheku Face Carving and Optional Engraving and Gift Box

This mahogany maori patu has beautiful carving on the front, of a stylised Maori face (wheku).  It is a great gift, and with the option to have the stand engraved, and/or get it in a gift box, it is perfect as a leaving gift, retirement gift, 21st birthday present, and more.

The approximately 29cm (11 1/2") long patu comes with a wrist cord.

Native paua shell makes the eyes stand out.

The patu is hand carved, and measures approximately 29cm (11 1/2") long.  As it is hfandcarved, expect the odd minor imperfection, which just adds to its charm.  

This is an example of the traditional Maori patu, used mostly in pre-European times, since it became somewhat obsolete after the arrival of the Europeans and their muskets.

The patu was traditionally made out of wood or stone, and if made from greenstone was more commonly called a mere.

The patu has a cord, for it to be hung from the wrist.

Purchase the patu on its own, or with a South Island pine stand.  The stand measures approximately 34.5cm (13 1/2") long.

Engraving is optional.  Here are the options:

1) Gold engraved plaque on front of stand.  Choose up to 8 words.

2) Laser engraving into the wood, front edge of stand.  Choose up to 8 words.

3) Paua engraving into front of stand.  Choose up to 18 characters.  

4) Shiny Gold Lettering laser engraved into the front of the stand.  Choose up to 18 characters.

Choose your engraving option, and then a box will open up, where you enter the wording you require.  Please note that engraved items cannot be returned, except for the unlikely event that we get the engraving wrong.  Allow approximately 3 days for engraving to be done.

Shipped worldwide from New Zealand.