Maori carved war canoe Taurapa waka stern post intricate filigree and Paua inlay

Made in New Zealand from sustainably harvested tulipwood. Waka (canoe) Waka are Maori watercraft, usually canoes ranging in size from small, unornamented canoes (waka tiwai) used for fishing and river travel The taurapa is the sternpost of the waka which is what steers the direction of the journey. carved Maori war canoe Taurapa waka stern post intricate filigree and Paua inlay