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Maori War Canoe Model Waka Taua

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Maori War Canoe Model Waka Taua
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Maori war canoe. Wooden model. Beautifully carved bow and stern, inlaid with mother of pearl. Label affixed to the canoe reads "The War Canoe 'WAKA TAUA' is the most spectacular achievement of Maori culture. Up to 100 feel long, these canoes were manned by as mnay as 100 warriors. They featured ornately carved bown and stern sections, also the side panels were extensively decorated with a variety of designs and the carving style varied with the different tribes. All great war canoes had personal names and gained MANA through successful war expeditions. This canoe is hand carved from native Totara wood." 19 x 49 cm, 196 grams