Karakia (Prayer) 

I had some Rimu rakau to make my cuzzy 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