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One of the main weapons that pre-European Māori used were patu onewa, which were made from basalt, which was a local resource. This was a hand weapon that was used to attack the upper body of an enemy by using a thrusting motion.

This type of short-handled club (patu) features a flat elongated blade with sharp striking edge. The term patu means to strike, hit or subdue in Maori – in this case the blow administered was a sharp, horizontal thrust straight from the shoulder aimed at the enemy’s temple.

This type of short-handled club (patu) features a flat elongated blade with sharp striking edge. The term patu means to strike, hit or subdue in Maori – in this case the blow administered was a sharp, horizontal thrust straight from the shoulder aimed at the enemy’s temple.

A Mere is a short flat club shaped like a large tear drop. It is the same design as a Patu; but the difference is that the Patu is made of wood, stone, or whale bone whereas a Mere is made of nephrite jade (pounamu or greenstone).

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A carved traditional wooden Patu or Mere with ornate engravings on the front. Size: 260mm Long (10.25 Inches) Includes Free Shipping Worldwide. Maori warriors were fierce fighters and in the close confines of New Zealands dense bush, small hand weapons were the most practical to use.