Handcrafted Maori Kotiate Carving

Hand-Carved Maori Kotiate – Authentic Tribal Art, Full-Size Beauty.

“Unleash your inner adventurer with the Wanderlust Compass – a handcrafted marvel designed to ignite your spirit of exploration. This isn't just a compass; it's a talisman, a whispered promise of untold horizons. Crafted from reclaimed desert wood and etched with ancient constellations, it feels as authentic as a forgotten memory. Let its elegant design guide you to your next great escape. **Own your story. Find your way.**”

$79.50 $159.00

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This full size carved Maori Kotiate is proudly made in New Zealand.

Kotiate were usually made from whale bone or a hardwood. This one is made from Tulip Wood, a sustainably harvested hardwood that is remarkably lightweight.

For more information about the kotiate, click here.

As per traditional carving, the butt of the handle is carved with a Maori face symbol, embellished with paua shell eyes. As in this example, the traditional kotiate had a cord threaded through the butt end.

This kotiate is approximately 31.8cm (12 1/2') long.

There is also the option of purchasing the kotiate in a deluxe black gift box - perfect if you are presenting it to someone.

Shipped worldwide from New Zealand.