{"product_id":"taiaha","title":"Taiaha","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe latest in our Art Collection, each piece is individually hand-engraved by Christchurch, New Zealand master Andrew Biggs. This series represents the last of the original 42mm Leoncino, an ideal canvas for Andrew's highly detailed work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly ten (10) pieces will be produced.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTaiaha\u003c\/em\u003e is a traditional close quarters fighting weapon made of wood or whalebone. It consists of the \u003cem\u003etinana\u003c\/em\u003e (body), an \u003cem\u003eupoko\u003c\/em\u003e (head) and an \u003cem\u003earero\u003c\/em\u003e (tongue) which comes out of the head. They can also be adorned with a collar of \u003cem\u003ekākā\u003c\/em\u003e feathers and hair from a \u003cem\u003ekurī\u003c\/em\u003e (Polynesian dog). The purpose of the collar was both to add to the beauty of the weapon and to distract the wielder’s opponent during battle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tiki warrior is illustrated holding a \u003cem\u003etaiaha\u003c\/em\u003e prepared for battle or challenging and greeting the world around him. At his feet is a \u003cem\u003emania\u003c\/em\u003e standing guard and protecting the owner. The warriors head with eyes rolling and tongue protruding is on the four lugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost Art Collection Leoncino’s have been adorned on either the case front or back…marking the end of this series with the 42mm case both sides are engraved. The watch back shows the head of the taiaha with a collar of dog hair and flashing eyes flanked by two \u003cem\u003emanaia\u003c\/em\u003e standing guard and protecting the owner of the watch. The edition number is similarly hand-engraved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003etaiaha\u003c\/em\u003e is widely known due to its use in the \u003cem\u003ewero\u003c\/em\u003e, the traditional Māori challenge during the \u003cem\u003epōwhiri\u003c\/em\u003e, a formal welcoming ceremony. It represents being prepared to protect ourselves against the darkness that surrounds us but can equally be used to greet people coming into into our lives. It is a weapon of war and peace.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement\u003c\/strong\u003e: Miyota Caliber 9015 automatic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e: 42mm excluding the crown \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase finish\u003c\/strong\u003e: 316L stainless steel, hand-engraved top and lugs \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrown\u003c\/strong\u003e: Screw down\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sapphire (double domed), AR coating\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDial and hands\u003c\/strong\u003e: Swiss Super-LumiNova C3\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase back\u003c\/strong\u003e: Solid, hand-engraved\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e: 200M\/20ATM\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes custom travel case and certificate of ownership; fitted with Cognac leather strap (quick-release, Lorica lining, custom Magrette buckle).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Magrette Watches","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33190117474384,"sku":"","price":2400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1833\/5921\/products\/magrette_leoncino-taiaha-front-3.jpg?v=1612755360","url":"https:\/\/magrettewatches.myshopify.com\/products\/taiaha","provider":"Magrette Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}