Small Maori Carved Patu maori-first-words-flash-cards All our korowai are made

All our korowai are made in New Zealand by a very talented Maori lady

The Koru design has a spiritual meaning

Each manaia has a paua shell eye

The purerehua makes its sound from being swung vigorously above your head

low frequency "booming" by males to attract females

Small Maori Carved Patu maori-first-words-flash-cards All our korowai are madeThis Small Maori Carved Patu is an example of the traditional Maori patu, used mostly in pre European times, since it became somewhat obsolete after the arrival of the Europeans and their guns. For more information on the traditional use of patu, click here >>> This patu is made from sustainly harvested Tulip Wood, a light but very strong hardwood, and measures approximately 26cm (10 1 4") long. It has a rope cord, for it to be hung from the wrist.