Hand Carved Kotiate - by Alex Sands war weapon The piece is finished with

The piece is finished with Polyurethane with a wax finish over the top

NZ Pounamu pendant by Arapo Whata

the rare stone is highly valued by both Maori and greater New Zealand

they are often seen perched out in the open during the day

plastic nature of the clay while making a bold and functional form

Hand Carved Kotiate - by Alex Sands war weapon The piece is finished withKotiate by Alex Sands Ngunguru Iwi New Zealand Maire Wood approx 37cm x 11. 8cm x 2. 5cm About Kotiate: The kotiate was a prized weapon and also used by chiefs when speech making. It is a curiously shaped weapon noted for the carved notches on the blade. The notches were used in a ripping action. The word kotiate literally means to divide, or split in two. About Maire Wood: Black maire is hard (probably New Zealands hardest wood) heavy and strong, and