Hand Carved Kotiate - by Alex Sands war weapon split in two'

split in two'

On a black waxed plaited nylon cord

plastic nature of the clay while making a bold and functional form

29cm x 40cm x 4cm

The British arrival in Aotearoa commenced a relationship between two very different cultures that has profoundly influenced their distinct and collective fortunes ever since

Hand Carved Kotiate - by Alex Sands war weapon split in two'Kotiate by Alex Sands Ngunguru Iwi New Zealand Maire Wood approx 37cm x 11. 8cm x 2. 5cm About Kotiate: The kotiate was a prized weapon and also used by chiefs when speech making. It is a curiously shaped weapon noted for the carved notches on the blade. The notches were used in a ripping action. The word kotiate literally means to divide, or split in two. About Maire Wood: Black maire is hard (probably New Zealands hardest wood) heavy and strong, and