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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. It is medium brown in colour and smooth and polished along the entire surface, there is a indentation along the length that ends in a notched point at either end. It is a curved bow which is used for close range shooting, ngahau can be used as a weapon in times of warfare as well as hunting on both land and sea.

Nama tāpiringa: 1938.13 Whakahounga o Mua: 10 Dec 2020
Wāhi
Tonga/Pacific
Accession Number

1938.13

Rā Tāpiringa

1938

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

23626 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

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