Maori weapons in pre-European New Zealand
documentary heritage
An introduction to the weapons that made up the armoury of tribes in pre-European New Zealand. Drawing on historical sources and contemporary expertise the author explains the manufacture, maintenance and use of each of the principal weapons: two handed weapons (including pouwhenua and tewatewha), patu and mere, spears (including huata and tokotoko), and other weapons (including hoeroa and oka).
Last Update: 23 Jul 2026
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GN672.6.W2 EVA (Library of Congress Call Number)
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