Alternatives to a 21st Key
Not every 21st calls for a key. Some families want a carving that will sit on a shelf for years, or a piece that marks the milestone without the tradition attached to it.
This range gathers carved gifts that are not keys: figures such as manaia, tiki, hei matau (fish hook) and twist designs, several freestanding or on a base; carved weapons including wahaika, taiaha, mere and toki, some with pounamu (greenstone); and waka sterns and paddles.
These suit a 21st, a 50th, a retirement or a farewell. Some pieces offer engraving, often on the base — the product page shows each option and its price.
Prefer the traditional route? See all 21st keys, or our carved 21st keys.
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Milestone gifts that are not a key — carved manaia, tiki and hei matau figures, wahaika, taiaha and mere, and waka sterns and paddles. A 21st gift for someone who wants something different.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if we don’t want a key?
This range gathers carved milestone gifts that are not keys: figures such as manaia, tiki and hei matau, carved weapons such as wahaika, taiaha and mere, and waka sterns and paddles.
Can these pieces be engraved?
Some pieces offer engraving, often a plaque or engraving on the base. Options and prices vary by piece, and the product page shows exactly what is available.
Are these only for a 21st?
No — they suit a 21st, a 50th, a retirement or a farewell.
Can I see one before I buy?
Yes — visit our showroom at 333 Great South Road, Ōtāhuhu, Auckland, or call 09 276 0409 and we’ll have a design out for you. In-stock items can be collected within 24 hours.