Carved Waka Taua on stand 103cm by Wood Masters mask When a comb was broken

When a comb was broken

NZ Pounamu Hei Tiki

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as it symbolises ones journeys on the next stage of their lives

Carved Waka Taua on stand 103cm by Wood Masters mask When a comb was brokenCarved Waka Taua (canoe) Tulipwood 103cm x 42cm x 12cm About Waka Taua: Waka taua ranged from 9 to over 30 metres long. Waka holding up to 100 people were observed by James Cook during his voyages in the 18th century, while others observed equally substantial waka in the 19th century. Waka taua were ornately adorned and carved. They were sometimes referred to as waka ptau, which describes spiral carving that supports the carved figurehead in the