Waka Stern Large

Waka Stern Large
The waka sternpost, or Taurapa, would have once stood vertically at the stern of a great waka taua (war canoe). To carve a waka taua took great skill, and canoe-makers acquired great mana (prestige) and reputations as priests and craftsmen for their ritual and technical expertise.

This wooden Taurapa is beautifully carved with accents of natural New Zealand paua and sits on a base, which can be engraved if desired.

Size: 26cm x 15cm
Base Size: 15cm x 8cm x 2.8cm
Engraving surface at front of base: 15cm x 2.5cm

This product is 100% New Zealand made, constructed by kiln dried native timber and paua and is exportable.
Price:
NZ$ 163.99
 

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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 $40.00.
Eg. If the name you want engraved is Hemi or HEMI this will cost $35.00 in plain or $40.00 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.
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.

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