{"product_id":"wahaika","title":"Maori Wahaika Model","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eWahaika\u003c\/em\u003e (roughly translated \"the mouth of the fish\") was reserved for only the highest-ranking and most respected warriors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carved figure on the edge represented a sacred ancestor or the god of war. The Wahaika was held so that the figure faced the warrior and looked over his shoulder to protect his back. A notch on the side was used for trapping an opponent's weapon. It was almost always made of wood and covered with intricately carved designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes they were made of whalebone but these were not able to be elaborately carved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cem\u003eWahaika \u003c\/em\u003eis crafted from MDF board, rope and screen printed to add detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize 205mm in length, perfect for the kids!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aeon Giftware NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34690894659737,"sku":"MWWA(r)","price":18.8,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0403\/9019\/7401\/products\/Wahaika-1000x1000onwhite.jpg?v=1605755525","url":"https:\/\/aeongiftware.com\/products\/wahaika","provider":"Aeon Giftware NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}