Carved Patu on Stand by Alex Sands

Hand carved by Alex Sands from Maire wood on a totara wood stand (included)

Presentation piece or can be displayed as an artpiece

Ergonomically correct for use

34cm x 8.7cm x 2cm at the widest points

About Patu:

The word patu in the Māori language means to strike, hit, beat, kill or subdue. 

Originally a Maori weapon known for its swift and powerful strikes, the Patu represents strength and protection. When given as a 21st key or koha (gift), it takes on a new meaning, symbolizing not only the passage into adulthood but also the enduring legacy of Maori culture.

About Maire Wood:

Black maire is hard (probably New Zealand’s hardest wood) heavy and strong, and mature black maire is extremely durable.  It was used by early European settlers for bearings and pulley blocks. Maori used it for digging sticks, wedges for splitting wood, canoe paddles and bailers, beaters and mallets. Early Europeans used it for bridges, wharves and structural uses.