Description

Hand-crafted with a carved maire handle and a forged steel hewing hatchet head, this pātītī is a contemporary expression of a traditional close-combat weapon. Maire, renowned for its exceptional strength and density, has long been prized for weapons and tools, lending durability, balance, and mana to this taonga. The steel head reflects adaptation and precision, embodying both ancestral knowledge and modern craftsmanship. Together, they represent control, strategy, and the disciplined authority of the rangatira.

Dimensions:

Approx. 60cm [L] x 12.7cm [W]

Gifting & Special Occasions

🎁 A significant gift for leaders, practitioners of mau rākau, and those carrying responsibility

🎁 A treasured taonga for carvers, warriors, and students of tikanga Māori

🎁 A symbol of strength, clarity of thought, and decisive action

🎁 Suitable for graduations, wānanga, whakangungu, and important life milestones

Cultural Significance & Care

Maire holds deep significance in te ao Māori as a timber of endurance and resilience, often associated with strength of body and mind. The pātītī, as a taonga tuku iho, must be treated with respect and upheld through correct tikanga. This piece is not merely functional or decorative; it carries kōrero, whakapapa, and responsibility. Thoughtful care and intentional handling will preserve its mana and wairua.

✨ He mana, he mātauranga, he taonga tuku iho. ✨