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Pages in category "Māori weapons" The following 9 pages are in this category, out of 9 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. H. Hoeroa; K. Kotiate; M. Mau ...
Weapons such as the taiaha were replaced by the Europeans' muskets and para whakawai, or traditional Māori weaponry training schools, disappeared altogether. As a result, the traditional weaponry knowledge was lost among many Maori tribes.
Pounamu was highly prized by Māori and the mere pounamu as the weapon of a chief or rangatira, was the most revered of all Māori weapons. These mere were passed through generations; they were given names, and were said to possess a spiritual quality or mana of their own. Particularly special mere were imbued with magical powers, or ...
The tewhatewha (pronounced tefa tefa) is a traditional Māori weapon used by the indigenous Māori people of New Zealand. [2] As one of the two-handed clubs of Maori (the others being the Hani and a Pouwhuenua), it can be easily identified by its long handle and flat, broad blade on one end.
Wahaika translates to "mouth of the fish", [3] [4] in reference to the notch on one side which is used to catch an opponent's weapon. On the other side just above the handle the concave tip above a carved humanoid figure is the primary striking edge, [ 5 ] particularly used against the opponent's temples , face, and ribs. [ 3 ]
These types of short-handled clubs were mainly used as a striking weapon. The blow administered with this weapon was a horizontal thrust straight from the shoulder at the enemy's temple. If the foe could be grasped by the hair then the patu would be driven up under the ribs or jaw. Patu were made from hardwood, whale bone, or stone.
It is said weapons including the taiaha and patu were handed down by Tāne, god of the forest and Tū, god of war, the two sons of Rangi-nui and Papatūānuku.The Whare-tū-taua (House of war) is a term which covers the basics of educating young toa (warriors) in the arts of war.
A hoeroa is a type of traditional hand weapon of the Māori, the indigenous people of New Zealand. [1] It is traditionally a whalebone long club (slightly curved baton / long spear ). [ 2 ] The tool was four to five feet in length and was used as a striking weapon, stabbing spear, and missile weapon.