NZ Greenstone Kotiate (BH429) Kawakawa Pounamu
Stunning Kawakawa Pounamu Kotiate carved by Allan Moreton.
The Kotiate, meaning to divide the liver, is a short handled club weapon. The striking notches in its design give it the ability to rip and tear into the target. Traditionally carved from a hardwood or whale bone, the Kotiate was a prized weapon.
Pounamu or Greenstone is regarded as a stone sacred to the gods by the Māori of New Zealand. As a Taonga -meaning treasured, and it should be worn with respect and pride. Pounamu is a gift from the heart.
Measurements:
320 mm length
109 mm width
25 mm depth
This piece does not come with a stand.
This will be the exact piece you will receive in the photos, there may be a slight degree of colour variation based on different computer or mobile phone screen resolutions that you are viewing from.
Stunning Kawakawa Pounamu Kotiate carved by Allan Moreton.
The Kotiate, meaning to divide the liver, is a short handled club weapon. The striking notches in its design give it the ability to rip and tear into the target. Traditionally carved from a hardwood or whale bone, the Kotiate was a prized weapon.
Pounamu or Greenstone is regarded as a stone sacred to the gods by the Māori of New Zealand. As a Taonga -meaning treasured, and it should be worn with respect and pride. Pounamu is a gift from the heart.
Measurements:
320 mm length
109 mm width
25 mm depth
This piece does not come with a stand.
This will be the exact piece you will receive in the photos, there may be a slight degree of colour variation based on different computer or mobile phone screen resolutions that you are viewing from.
Description
Stunning Kawakawa Pounamu Kotiate carved by Allan Moreton.
The Kotiate, meaning to divide the liver, is a short handled club weapon. The striking notches in its design give it the ability to rip and tear into the target. Traditionally carved from a hardwood or whale bone, the Kotiate was a prized weapon.
Pounamu or Greenstone is regarded as a stone sacred to the gods by the Māori of New Zealand. As a Taonga -meaning treasured, and it should be worn with respect and pride. Pounamu is a gift from the heart.
Measurements:
320 mm length
109 mm width
25 mm depth
This piece does not come with a stand.
This will be the exact piece you will receive in the photos, there may be a slight degree of colour variation based on different computer or mobile phone screen resolutions that you are viewing from.
