Patu September 23, 2022Lesley Armstrong Patu is the Maori name for a club or pounder. It was a common weapon used in hand-to-hand combat by Maori in inter-tribal wars or conflicts. Patu were made from...
Wahaika September 22, 2022Lesley Armstrong The Maori Wahaika (pronounced wa-ha-eeka) is a pre-European club used in close combat. The word translates to "mouth of the fish", which relates to the notch on one side of the club. ...
Kotiate September 21, 2022Lesley Armstrong The Kotiate (pronounced courtee-ah-teh) was a pre-European Maori weapon (club) used in close combat. Of particular note are the carved notches on each side of the flat blade. The notches...
