Ngahau

Ngahau. Bow. A ngahau (bow) is one of the most basic weapons and hunting implements in Tonga, it is also known as a kaufana. This ngahau has been carved from one block or branch of wood, most probably the toa (ironwood) tree. The surface area is smooth and it is medium brown in colour, it is a straight bow which would have been used for long distance shooting. The pull string is missing but there are slight indentations at either end to secure the pull string to. Ngahau can be used as a weapon in warfare, as well as a hunting in both land and sea.