Taiaha
Made in New Zealand from New Zealand Greenstone & Timber. **Please note the greenstone differs every time we get these in, at the moment they are darker with more flecks of black than our main photo shows*.
Refer to our second photo.
Engraving is done on the Taiaha shaft.
The Taiaha was traditionaly used in hand to hand combate, spear like in appearance, used for turning off opponents blows while piercing the abdomen.
This replica shows the combination of Greenstone and Carving often used in these weapons.
Size:
Taiaha 37.5 cm long x 3 cm wide at the widest end.
Greenstone blade 5.5cm long
Base: 37.5 cm long x 5 cm wide
Please note that the taiaha is the wrong way around in this photo. If you choose for it to be engraved it will be engraved with the greenstone pointing left.
See below for engraving information.
Made in New Zealand from New Zealand Greenstone & Timber. **Please note the greenstone differs every time we get these in, at the moment they are darker with more flecks of black than our main photo shows*.
Refer to our second photo.
Engraving is done on the Taiaha shaft.
The Taiaha was traditionaly used in hand to hand combate, spear like in appearance, used for turning off opponents blows while piercing the abdomen.
This replica shows the combination of Greenstone and Carving often used in these weapons.
Size:
Taiaha 37.5 cm long x 3 cm wide at the widest end.
Greenstone blade 5.5cm long
Base: 37.5 cm long x 5 cm wide
Please note that the taiaha is the wrong way around in this photo. If you choose for it to be engraved it will be engraved with the greenstone pointing left.
See below for engraving information.
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Information
Engraving Notes
Add your engraving using the Engraving Options Box above (1-18 Letters).
Plain engraving is a minimum of $35.00.
Paua engraving is a minimum $48.00.
Add your engraving using the Engraving Options Box above (1-18 Letters).
Plain engraving is a minimum of $35.00.
Paua engraving is a minimum $48.00.
Eg. If the name you want engraved is Hemi or HEMI this will cost $35.00 in plain or $48.00 in Paua.
If you need more letters or numbers please use our engraving links below to purchase extra letters.
Please write your engraving in the "Text to Engrave" box as you want it to apper - eg: Hemi or HEMI - Upper case or lower case with the first letter a capital.
Please note we can not accept any returns for engraved items, please check your spelling carefully.
Fonts - We prefer to use Iowan font, we are able to use many fonts, although Paua engraving does not work with thin fonts.
We normally let the engravers choose the best look but if you have a particular font you'd like please let us know.
We can do a combination of Paua and plain engraving - eg: a date often looks better smaller and in plain engraving underneath a name space permitting.
Fonts - We prefer to use Iowan font, we are able to use many fonts, although Paua engraving does not work with thin fonts.
We normally let the engravers choose the best look but if you have a particular font you'd like please let us know.
We can do a combination of Paua and plain engraving - eg: a date often looks better smaller and in plain engraving underneath a name space permitting.
Please note the number of letters will effect how big the name can be engraved
No refunds on engraved/personalised items.
Please allow an extra 3-4 days for engraving.
Or please email michelle@giftguru.co.nz or phone (+64 9 4596070) us if you need help.
Shipping Information
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING - Due to this item's value New Zealand post requires that we courier it. If sending out of New Zealand, please select "Tracked International Shipping" as your shipping option.
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