Small Maori Carved Patu maori-first-words-flash-cards The purerehua makes its sound

The purerehua makes its sound from being swung vigorously above your head

with a Koru cutout

until Kuwi can't take it any more

The Koru design has a spiritual meaning

c) Enter your words in the Engraving Wording box

Small Maori Carved Patu maori-first-words-flash-cards The purerehua makes its soundThis Small Maori Carved Patu is an example of the traditional Maori patu, used mostly in pre European times, since it became somewhat obsolete after the arrival of the Europeans and their guns. For more information on the traditional use of patu, click here >>> This patu is made from sustainly harvested Tulip Wood, a light but very strong hardwood, and measures approximately 26cm (10 1 4") long. It has a rope cord, for it to be hung from the wrist.