This beautifully carved Maori Waka Paddle makes a great gift for anyone, and could be an alternative to a 21st key, or given as a business or corporate gift.
The waka paddle is carved on top, and and has paua shell (abalone) eyes. Note that it is carved at the bottom of the paddle and at the top of the handle, where the carving is a koruru (Maori face with protruding tongue).
The back of the waka (canoe) paddle is flat and it has a hole near the top of the handle, so the waka paddle can be hung on the wall.
For a 21st gift or corporate gift, you could present the Waka Hoe on a stand, and we can get the stand engraved for an additional fee, or the back of the hoe, or both.
ENGRAVING:
Steps:
a) Choose up to 5 words.
b) Select the Engraved option in the Option box below.
c) Enter your words in the Engraving Wording box. (If you can't see the Engraving Wording box, it means you haven't selected the Engraved option yet).
Allow 3-4 days for engraving. Please note that the BACK of the paddle is engraved, and into the wood.
If you want the stand engraved you have 3 options:
- Gold plaque on front edge (5 words).
- Laser engraving into the wood - great contrast between the dark stain and the light timber underneath (5 words).
- Paua engraving, which also looks great against the dark wood. Please note that paua engraving is limited to 18 characters, and must be in CAPITALS.
Length of paddle: approximately 47cm (18 1/2').
Length of optional stand: approximately 44.5cm (17 1/2').
Proudly made in New Zealand, and shipped worldwide.
