Toitū - Rangatira Custom Taonga

Due to popular demand, we will be creating custom Toitū Rangatira taonga. The image shown is not the taonga you will receive, but it is similar. Orders placed will be shipped once we return from our holiday on Monday, 28 April. 

Features

Wood type: Tawhai
Length: 145cm x 25mm diameter
Binding: Dark brown semi-waxed cord
Feathers: Black and White Hackle & Red Schlappen Strung Feathers 
Finish: Beeswax natural finish

Suitable for whānau who are 6ft tall and over (based on height).

What is the significance of Toitū?

Toitū speaks to standing strong in your identity, your values, and your whakapapa. This collection honours the unshakable spirit of our people.

Woven through with the colours red, white, and black—each carrying deep cultural meaning—these taonga are a reflection of balance, unity, and strength in te ao Māori. Toitū te mana, toitū te whenua, toitū te tangata. When we know who we are, we cannot be moved.

What is a koikoi?

For context, a koikoi is traditionally a long spear pointed on both ends. These staff were primarily employed to strike and parry with a two-handed grip, rather than lunging forward using the point alone (Mātāmua, 2013).

Our koikoi are fashioned to depict a taiaha (placement of feathers and binding however not including the ate or flat-bladed edge), thus enabling you to feel more familiar when handling a taiaha on your journey.

Are you interested in learning more about mau rākau? Search Caleb and Jackie Kutia on YouTube for our guided mau rākau tutorials.

Ngā mihi,
Caleb and Jackie Kutia