of mana and prestige
This wahaika is ornately carved. The beautiful flowing nature of the form is embellished with a stylised wheku (head) which would traditionally have acted as a guardian for its carrier. The pākati and haehae acknowledge whakapapa and the mana within.
Mangeao is a native timber, and this piece was recovered from whenua in Maniapoto lovingly cared fro by 5 generations of the same whānau.
500mm x 100mm x 25mm 2.5kg