Carved Rakau Korero - Kiwi Design - by Wood Masters ruler the Taiaha holds cultural and

the Taiaha holds cultural and spiritual significance

‘yelp’ call was thought to be an ominous forewarning of bad news or events

(complete 22cm high)

Represents strength and good health

The carving on a Tokotoko may represent a legend or ancestor and was passed down through the generations

Carved Rakau Korero - Kiwi Design - by Wood Masters ruler the Taiaha holds cultural andTokotoko Rakau Korero with Kiwi by Wood Masters 93cm Carved in New Zealand from Tulipwood Could be easily shortened if too long About Tokotoko (Rakau Korero): Tokotoko are used when speaking on the marae to indicate the direction of a speakers korero (speech). They often have the whakapapa (genealogy) of the orator carved into them and these can also be referenced by the orator during his address.