Ahikā (Keeper of the land) This Kotiate represents its purpose to keep and serve the land. The koru symbolizes harmony and balance. Both sides are carved and woven from the tail end, is a 3 plaited grey wax cord. This Kotiate can come on a Kauri Base with up to  3 words engraved for (Sold separately)

Dimensions: 320mm x 105mm
The Kotiate was a prized weapon favored by Rangatira (Maori chiefs) when speech-making. It is also a pre-European weapon used for close combat. The carved notches were apparently so they got entwined with the combatant's intestines, as per the translation of the word kotiate, which means "to cut liver."
In most cases, our Kotiate are purchased to be gifted as birthday gifts, leaving/welcoming gifts, celebrations, and corporate events.
A signed and dated Certificate of Authenticity will come with this Taonga.