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ends in a mata (point) at the end of the handle, and at the base of the mata and shaft is a hole from which a tuft of feathers (puhipuhi or paupuhi) suspends. This design facilitated striking, parrying, and thrusting techniques for both mid-range engagements (using the rapa) and close-quarters combat (using the mata). There is often a band of carving above the mata with symbolic meanings. The feathers are prepared ceremonially and bound with flax.
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base represents the genealogy of the owner, embodying ancestral knowledge and spiritual lineage. Occasionally, ceremonial tewhatewha made of whalebone was used in this way. The Maori believed that the spiritual force (mana) of the tewhatewha grew over its history of use; honored weapons were passed down from generation to generation, continuing to grow in mana.
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an enemy begin attacking in close quarters, the pointed end could be used as a bayonet. Due to its length, it doubled as a signaling device from leaders to their warriors to convey directions and signal attacks. The plume of feathers dangling from the rapa distracted the enemy's gaze and could also be used to absorb blood.
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Historically, the tewhatewha was a formidable weapon used by MÄori warriors in warfare. The tewhatewha is held just above the carving at the sharp end, similar to an ax when fighting. Unlike an ax, the blows are delivered using the straight, sharp edge, while the rapa is just a counterweight. Should
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Beyond its battlefield utility, the tewhatewha holds significant cultural and ceremonial value in MÄori society. Often adorned with feathers and intricate carvings, the tewhatewha symbolizes authority, leadership, and ancestral connections. The complex scrolled pattern carved towards the handle's
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Shaped like a long-handled axe, tewhatewhas were usually carved from hardwood but could be made from other materials such as whalebone and might include slit hawk or kereru feathers. Typically, one end is a broad, quarter-round head (rapa), the long shaft averages 45 inches in length, the weapon
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Training in the use of the tewhatewha is a core aspect of mau rÄkau, the traditional MÄori martial art. Mau rÄkau encompasses techniques and discipline related to various traditional weapons, including the tewhatewha. This training is essential for preserving MÄori martial traditions and cultural
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The tewhatewha remains a vital symbol of MÄori cultural identity and heritage today. It is utilized in cultural ceremonies, performances, and other traditional contexts, embodying the resilience of the MÄori people.
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