Making a Patu

Karakia (Prayer)

I had some Rimu rakau to make a 60th Patu.

1 Draw Patu on Rakau (wood) cut out.

2 Patu all cut out.

3 I start shaping the Patu.

4 Draw and carve design(whakarei) onto Patu.

5 Black Bean stain applied to Patu

6 Dress Patu, feathers and other decorations

7 Completed Patu