A large and impressive model waka Taua by Alex Coates, crafted from wood with incised detailing and inlaid paua to the hull of the waka. Featuring 23 pairs of paddlers seated inside of the waka, height 5.31 in., width 3.35 in., depth 44.49 in.
- Incised - A record of a name, date or inscription, or a decoration scratched into a surface, usually of a glass or ceramic item with a blunt instrument to make a coarse indentation. Compare with engraving where the surface is cut with a sharp instrument such as a metal needle or rotating tool to achieve a fine indentation.
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