https://padlet.com/codwilliams/maoriweapons en-us 2021-03-30 19:58:35 UTC 2021-05-18 21:06:22 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/2694.png codwilliams https://padlet.com/codwilliams/maoriweapons/wish/1369560669 Made from basalt, which was a local resource, the Patu Onewa was a hand weapon that was used to attack the upper body of an enemy by using a thrusting motion. These weapons were also used to hit the head as a mortal blow to a fallen enemy.]]> 2021-03-30 20:04:34 UTC https://padlet.com/codwilliams/maoriweapons/wish/1369560669 codwilliams https://padlet.com/codwilliams/maoriweapons/wish/1369568836 Made from wood, which was easy to collect, the Taiaha was a “weapon of authority,“ which was used by chiefs in both attacks and defence. The Taiaha was used to distract an opponent and then strike them out.]]> 2021-03-30 20:07:25 UTC https://padlet.com/codwilliams/maoriweapons/wish/1369568836 codwilliams https://padlet.com/codwilliams/maoriweapons/wish/1369582861 Made from Nephrite Jade, which was a rare resource, the Mere Pounamu was a  basic thrust weapon that was used to target the vital points of the body, especially the head and ribs.]]> 2021-03-30 20:12:25 UTC https://padlet.com/codwilliams/maoriweapons/wish/1369582861 codwilliams https://padlet.com/codwilliams/maoriweapons/wish/1369591108 Made from wood or sometimes whalebone, the Wahaika, which means Mouth of the Fish, was a pre-European weapon that was traditionally used in hand to hand contact. ]]> 2021-03-30 20:15:21 UTC https://padlet.com/codwilliams/maoriweapons/wish/1369591108 codwilliams https://padlet.com/codwilliams/maoriweapons/wish/1369603073 Made from whalebone which was a hard to get resource, the Patu Paraoa was used as a club, and the warriors would attempt to hit their opponents shoulder in hopes that it will break or dislocate, causing them to drop their weapon.]]> 2021-03-30 20:19:48 UTC https://padlet.com/codwilliams/maoriweapons/wish/1369603073