Carved NZ Pine Tekoteko on Base 03 – Giftware & Engravers

This Pine Tekoteko is ideal as a Trophy, Presentation Piece or as a Souvenir of New Zealand.

It has Carving on the Front with Inlaid Paua Shell Eyes and is Plain on the Back.

The Tekoteko Measures 23.5cm High by 6cm Wide by 2.6cm Thick.

The Base Measures 16cm Wide by 7cm Deep by 3.5cm High (Angled)

Overall Height is 27cm

Made in New Zealand

These figures were freestanding figures that stood on top of carved meeting houses. Most of these figures had a stance that represented a position in a haka, or a fighting stance, with a weapon. The purpose of the teko teko was to overlook the forecourt in front of a carved house and challenge any visitors to the tribe. If the visitors were deemed to be friendly, teko teko would then offer protection.