Maori Warfare

War was a major part of the Maori life because it was how they gained land. It was an honor to die in the battlefield.

this is some Maori tattoos they represent there whanau and background its very cultral

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A taiaha (Māori pronunciation: [ˈtaiaha]) is a traditional weapon of the Māori of New Zealand; a close-quarters staff weapon made from either wood or whalebone, and used for short, sharp strikes or stabbing thrusts with quick footwork on the part of the wielder.