Kotiate Inanga- Greenstone Pentant
$561.00
Kotiate are a type of short thrusting/cutting weapon used in close combat. The name kotiate, which literally means to cut or divide the liver (koti = cut in two or divide; ate = liver), is probably taken from its shape, which resembles the lobed form of the human liver. Rangatira (chiefs) would wield this weapon while delivering whaikōrero (speeches).
This kotiate was carved by Jeremy Walsh from inanga pounamu sourced from Arahura of Te Wai Pounamu, Aotearoa. It measures at 80mm x 30mm with a red wax eyes, has a semi-gloss finish and is bound with an adjustable hand-braided cord.
