Bone Engraved Patu with Frond Pendant - 154mm

Bone Engraved Patu with Frond Pendant.

"Wave - Frond"

Inspired by the Silver Fern - iconic emblem of New Zealand's sports teams. 

"Wave - Frond" speaks of the sea, the beach and the bush.

A true symbol of New Zealand.

The patu normally has "a round or rectangular hole in the handle for the tau, or wrist cord".

The wrist cord is generally a short or medium piece of rope that is tied together to form a complete loop.

The wielder places his hand inside the loop up to his wrist, and quickly spins the patu in order to wind up the cord (around the wrist and hand) thus securing the weapon on the hand.

A feathered tassel may also be added at the end of the cord as a form of distraction to the adversary as the patu is wielded against him.

Size Approx 154 H x 35mm W.

We photograph each piece but a slight colour variation may occur.