This 120mm x 40mm Maori Patu pendant is hand-carved from natural cattle bone, representing the traditional short-handled club used by warriors. It is a powerful symbol of facing life's challenges with strength, subduing obstacles, and upholding personal Mana (prestige).
The Patu is a renowned weapon of the Maori Toa (warrior), traditionally used for close-quarters combat where a swift, horizontal thrust required immense precision and bravery. Carved from high-density cattle bone, this pendant honors that martial heritage, transforming a tool of defense into a symbol of spiritual and mental fortitude. In Maori culture, the word "Patu" means to strike or subdue, and as a taonga, it represents the wearer's ability to overcome adversity and "strike down" the challenges they face.
