Carved Wooden Maori Patu NZ Traditional Charms with one end resting on

with one end resting on the floor

The set includes an adjustable headband

These days

and won't warp

representing an unfurling fern shoot

Carved Wooden Maori Patu NZ Traditional Charms with one end resting onThis Carved Wooden Maori Patu is an example of the traditional Maori artefact, used mostly in pre European times. The patu was traditionally made out of wood or stone, and if made from greenstone was more commonly called a mere. To learn more about the history of the patu, click here. A Patu is a pre European Maori club. This patu is made from a sustainably sourced hardwood called Tulip Wood, which is strong but lightweight. It measures approximately