Tewhatewha

Tewhatewha

A tewhatewha is a long-handled Māori club weapon. It is shaped like an axe, and once formerly used in battle is now used in ceremonies.

External links

* [http://collections.tepapa.govt.nz/search.aspx?advanced=colOnlineTitle%3a%22tewhatewha%22+colCollectionGroup%3aCH Tewhatewha in the collection of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa]

ee also

* Mau rākauOther Māori weapons:
*Mere (weapon)
*Kotiate
*Taiaha
*Patu


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