Carved Tokotoko by Wood Masters nz bird sculpture Waka holding up to 100

Waka holding up to 100 people were observed by James Cook during his voyages in the 18th century

These products are made by removing the fiberous outer bark and are then shaped and cure dried using a kiln drying process which heat treats them customs friendly and no problem to export overseas

Width: 33cm

20cm x 13cm x 4cm

Tree wētā are predominantly herbivorous

Carved Tokotoko by Wood Masters nz bird sculpture Waka holding up to 100Toko Toko Carved in New Zealand from hardwood (Tulipwood) Tekoteko carved on the rakau Known as a Tokotoko or Rakau Korero 91cm Stock photo Wood grain may vary About Tokotoko (Rakau Korero): Tokotoko are used when speaking on the marae to indicate the direction of a speakers korero (speech). They often have the whakapapa (genealogy) of the orator carved into them and these can also be referenced by the orator during his address About Tekoteko: