{"product_id":"small-maori-waka-taua-war-canoe-ornament-or-trophy","title":"Small Māori Waka Taua War Canoe - Ornament or Trophy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis small 230mm (9\") long Maori War Canoe (Waka Taua) is a beautiful ornament, a fabulous souvenir of New Zealand, and a stunning trophy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe waka has a macrocarpa hull.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe prow and stern (tauihu and taurapa) are beautifully embellished with intricate native paua shell inlay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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 carved taurapa acted as a counterweight, and a symbol of the tribe's mana (prestige).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe waka is incredibly finely detailed, and made in Rotorua, New Zealand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt comes to you in a sturdy mailing tube.  Inside, the canoe is in 3 parts - the body of the canoe, the taurapa, and the base.  They join together super easily - just make sure you give the taurapa a wee push into its slot.  On the outside of the mailing tube is more information from the Māori designer about the history of the waka taua.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe base can have a gold or black engravable plaque attached, to turn this beautiful ornament into a trophy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShould you wish to go ahead with engraving, plus select the option you want, and then in the box that will pop up, \u003cstrong\u003eenter up to 7 words\u003c\/strong\u003e you would like engraved.  Engraving takes 2-3 days.  Please note that engraved items cannot be returned, except for the unlikely event of us getting the engraving wrong.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProudly made in New Zealand, and shipped worldwide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ShopNZ","offers":[{"title":"Waka Only","offer_id":50081507737823,"sku":"AG31","price":125.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Waka with Engraved Gold Plaque","offer_id":50081507770591,"sku":"AG31-EGP","price":155.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Waka with Engraved Black Plaque","offer_id":50081507803359,"sku":"AG31-BEP","price":155.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0460\/2082\/1157\/files\/AG31SmallWaka.jpg?v=1780798978","url":"https:\/\/www.shopnz.com\/products\/small-maori-waka-taua-war-canoe-ornament-or-trophy","provider":"ShopNZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}