{"product_id":"kotiate","title":"Maori Kotiate Model","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eKotiate\u003c\/em\u003e was a prized weapon favoured by \u003cem\u003eRangatira\u003c\/em\u003e (Maori chiefs) when speech-making. It was a short club, 350 Ð 400mm long normally made of whalebone or native hardwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carving on whalebone examples was usually confined to the butt of the handle. Like other mere and patu (hand clubs), kotiate had wrist thongs to wrap around the warrior's hand to ensure the weapon was not lost during battle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cem\u003eKotiate\u003c\/em\u003es crafted from MDF board, rope and screen printed to add detail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize is 200mm in length, perfect for the kids!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aeon Giftware NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34690894725273,"sku":"MWKO(r)","price":18.8,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0403\/9019\/7401\/products\/Kotiate-1000x1000onwhite.jpg?v=1605755569","url":"https:\/\/aeongiftware.com\/products\/kotiate","provider":"Aeon Giftware NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}