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SPLW Maori Carved Paddles
You may or may not know that we got involved with carrying costumes and props from the Xena and Hercules series when the shows were discontinued. In doing this, we've learned a little of the culture and developed a fondness for Maori arts. The Maori are the native people of New Zealand. They have a long, wonderful history with the islands, with beautiful ceremonies and art.
Among these art forms, there is the carving of jade, wood, and bone. I bought a Maori war club for The Rattler as a gift, as it looked to be a wonderful paddle. Once it arrived, we were hooked. There are several, including myself, who have a love/hate relationship with the piece. The strength of the wood and the effects of the carving are quite awesome. Well we had to get a few more, and decided to share some with our Snake Pit friends.
A bit more about the Maori. Status and prestige are gained from Maori ancestors who contribute to the living by giving spiritual strength and guidance to those who call on them. It is for this reason that traditional artforms such as the carved walking sticks, greenstone necklaces and bone carvings are treated with respect, as they carry the spirit of the original owners. When we told someone about the paddle, their superstitions said "don't use it". We wanted to let you know the history so you can decide for yourself.
All of these paddles are hand carved in Rotorua New Zealand. They are quite hefty. They have embedded paua (mother of pearl) shells on each side and are made from New Zealand timber ~ Kauri.
The Marapi above is 16 inches long.
The Patu is almost 11 inches long.
The Wahaika is 16 inches long.
Retail Price: from $90
Email us at rattler@snakepitleatherworks.com if you have any questions or to place your order.
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