One-handed weapon featuring a flat elongated blade with a sharp striking edge. Finely finished. Made from a variety of fine-grained rocks such as greywacke and basalt. Hole drilled in handle for the tau, or dog skin cord. Grooved designs on the reke, or butt, of the handle.
Broader Terms
clubs (268)
Alternative Terms onewa; patu kurutai; patu; kurutai