Reminiscent of the Native American jawbone tomahawk (Wild West connection!).
@ArizonaGhostriders
2 жыл бұрын
@@ObjectHistory YUP!
@bartearsman9017
Жыл бұрын
Great video bro , a small bit of clarity for one comment though, Maori did not hunt whales , ther was no need to . Whales would beach themselves occasionally and were considered a very valuable gift from Tangaroa the god of the sea .
@ObjectHistory
Жыл бұрын
Ah, good stuff. Thanks.
@matiungawharau
2 ай бұрын
The most precious of the tohora, tohora păraoa,sperm whale, the bone of this wahaika is that bone cause no other whale bone is as dense as this whale, te kauae raro,the lower jaw,I'm a Carver and a registered flenser, that's how I know....
@leonpatrick5606
2 жыл бұрын
The knotch served a purpose! To pull your insides out.
@gabrielshaltiel5647
Жыл бұрын
I have a deep love for Māori Culture. So much so I carve jade Heitiki myself, as well as Wahaika and the like. thanks for sharing
@ObjectHistory
Жыл бұрын
Very cool. I have them in my next weapons book… am editing it now
@junichiroyamashita
2 жыл бұрын
It would be nice to see more,expecially how to use a patu,since it seems a pretty basic shape,easily adaptable to a variety of improvised weapons.
@taraishot100
Жыл бұрын
They still practice here in NZ to this day as well as Taiaha it’s very cool to watch I use to do it myself but not now
@dixonbeejay
9 ай бұрын
Watch KZitem (Kairakau) type this and you would see how these weapons was used
@throwupsnzmighty1446
Жыл бұрын
The knoch also caught your weapon or blade and redirected their force and motion
@davidgeldner2167
2 жыл бұрын
To be clear: love this video man. Great job. Great piece
@ObjectHistory
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks sir.
@davidgeldner2167
2 жыл бұрын
@@ObjectHistory Sometimes I forget to say that and I just come at you with my conversation topic lol. If I don’t say it’s bad, assume I feel it’s good. Thx for making these buddy. Again, whale bone wahaika? So sick. I have a wood one and it’s real nice but still.
@ObjectHistory
2 жыл бұрын
@@davidgeldner2167 NP man, thanks very much for watching.
@timothypruitt9028
Жыл бұрын
I love my Wahaika and not only sleep with it but also often carry it in my backpack when I leave home. Mine was carved in 1986 out of black Maire wood. Mine is certainly not an antique just yet. I will say that even though it is nearly 40yrs old now, it looks pretty much the same as it did when it was carved. Even though it has been banged around it has stayed "young".
@ObjectHistory
Жыл бұрын
I need to get a contemporary one. Really love these, have a chapter dedicated to them in my next book.
@SoldierDrew
2 жыл бұрын
The jade Mere is pronounced "Me'ree" . Muskogee Creek war clubs also included flat paddle shaped clubs similar to the Moari Wahaika. As well as ball head shape clubs and deer leg shaped clubs.
@ObjectHistory
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I’ll practice for when I do the video on the one I held.
@davidgeldner2167
2 жыл бұрын
The Makah tribes of Maine and North of that, they use whalebone clubs very similar to Patu. I’ve actually discussed this with a Macah tribesman and he agrees, it’s a very similar design. Makah used whale bone and wood almost exclusively
@ObjectHistory
2 жыл бұрын
@@davidgeldner2167 Didn't know that!
@paul5434
11 ай бұрын
Yes👍
@erichusayn
2 жыл бұрын
Very cool. Thanks for sharing.
@ObjectHistory
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure
@robinlchurch1475
2 ай бұрын
The correct pronunciation Waha -Ika The bitten fish / fishes mouth. Referring to the enemy as fish/ food for the taking The Hook above the carved figure was for many uses as mentioned but also specifically penetration of the skull letting blood drip down to 'Feed' the Aitua/ god , or ancestors. The notch on the opposite side was duel use also as mentioned to snare the opponents weapon, but also to fit into the side of the enemy skull above the ear where with a flick of the wrist the head could be opened exposing the brain / bread fruit to the gods.
@paul5434
11 ай бұрын
The notch is for tearing out the intestines. A strike into the ribs. Drive the Patu into the inareds twist rip outwards.
@kirkcavenaugh758
Жыл бұрын
Nice
@TheLord0Ice0Wind
2 жыл бұрын
Love these weapons
@ObjectHistory
2 жыл бұрын
Same
@raphlvlogs271
2 жыл бұрын
because they didn't had access to iron or steel or the technology of making them.
@leonpatrick5606
2 жыл бұрын
Maori were very adapt in making use of what was available. Like the use of Nephrite
@davidgeldner2167
2 жыл бұрын
No fucking way bro!
@davidgeldner2167
2 жыл бұрын
@objecthistory this was my first comment 😂
@hakug2587
2 жыл бұрын
2:30 it looks like a whale eye to me
@paul5434
11 ай бұрын
Hey Bro🖐️ Patu the Maori word for Strike trust or Blow👍
@ObjectHistory
11 ай бұрын
Thanks for adding that Paul
@zealantis
Жыл бұрын
Well old Māori weapons that have been used must be blunted so that it is not alive, other iwi have different reasons why they must be blunted
@ObjectHistory
Жыл бұрын
What an interesting concept.
@nicholastautuhi5031
10 ай бұрын
I carve whale bone and I haven't found any bone suitable for making wahaika other than sperm whale jaw bone, which is where I would suggest the name originates.
@ObjectHistory
10 ай бұрын
Ah, thanks very much.
@davidmack4266
2 жыл бұрын
Some have a notch for catching the collar bone
@ObjectHistory
2 жыл бұрын
That edge and a notch/catch on the collarbone would hurt like all Hell.
@dixonbeejay
Жыл бұрын
That little knotch is used to parrying off longer weapons such as a (taiaha ) (tie ahh haa) it is also has a use of disassembling long bladed weapons example swords long bladed weapons verry similar to the (kotiāte) (caw teh ah teh) .. it was used close distance combat I myself use and carve these implements I am from Tūhoe tribe...these have been passed down alot of the older ones are verry sacred =(Tapu) a lot of ansestors weaponry and carvings were confiscated when the european colonized our lands they took our ansestors impliments aswell as raped and killed our woman and children we have been through alot because of the whiteman that came to our lands and stole our lands .now alot of Maori are mixed blood European and Maori Blood Mixed ..please come to nz and come to our different areas not all maori are the same even our dialects are different aswell
@ObjectHistory
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for commenting! Very interesting.
@slingshotwarrrior8105
2 жыл бұрын
It reminds me of a meat cleaver!
@ObjectHistory
2 жыл бұрын
Ha, yeah. Nasty bit of work.
@ho2cultcha
2 жыл бұрын
Weapons are great for emphasizing speech! lol!
@ObjectHistory
2 жыл бұрын
😁
@terrytawhai2886
4 ай бұрын
Dude I am Maori and know how to use this ancient weapon but the knotch in the centre is to catch the opponents weapon before you make assumptions you should do more research especially if you don't know our old ancient weaponry,this is not to offend you bro but just to clarify and to deepen your knowledge of Maori weapons
@dixonbeejay
5 ай бұрын
For anyone finding it hard to pronounce Maori Language I have a little demonstration ..I hope you enjoy it🙏 here are the vowels sounding... A, E, I, O, U, Ahhh, Ehhh, Eeeeh Oooor, ewww Whā = Far Whē = Fehhh Whī = Feee Whō = Four Whū = Fewww Tārārūa = (taddah duwa) Mērē = ( Meddeh) Kōtiate = (Caughty ahh deh) Wahaīka = (wahah eekah) Just remember when there is an "R" It's verry similar to the double D sound Ngā is similar to wing or ding, sing without the ga Tāngāta = (Tongue - utter) In some dialects the T can almost sound like a "D" if you are Italian or Espanol you might find this easy to pronounce or even if your Irish or Scottish accent how they pronounce (Robbie) their are familiarities this is just a small tutorial for learning purpose have fun 👍🙏☺️
@paul5434
11 ай бұрын
A Patu is not a paddle... A Patu was a gardening tool come widow maker.What people don't understand Maori weapons are not like any other hand to hand combat weapons. They have a mind of there own and will move by themselves and pick there strike block's of there own accord? They were handed down to the next generation of killer's that where going to use them. After centuries of brutal battle they were extremely Evil. When the White's finally got the Maori chefs on side there children and grandchildren would burry these weapons to contain the evil Mana. The head or face on the backside of the Patu and the eyes of the head on the butt end are watching they will move the hand in the direction of the opponent.. Even if the Warrior didn't see an attack from the rear.. If they seen someone walk onto a battle with just a or two Patu. It would send fear into the opponents. This is a complete killer who needed to see your eyes as you died... Come on you sh"teater's I'm hungry I need my next dinner 🪓 😡😛🖕
@dixonbeejay
Жыл бұрын
Kia ora bro just a lil critique it's not pronounced (marry) it's pronounced mouldy without the L sound I'm a Maori and also do these carvings myself please pronounce words properly Kia ora the "R" sound is Scottish sounding Ngamihi 🙏
@MaoriNative_NZ
10 ай бұрын
Wrong its not pronounced mouldy u goofy boy
@raphlvlogs271
2 жыл бұрын
what other things were whale bones traditionally used to make?
@ObjectHistory
2 жыл бұрын
I'm really only knowledgeable about the weapons and those come down to various flattened clubs like this as far as I know. I've seen many indigenous American implements made out of animal bone of various kinds, like hide scrapers. So it stands to reason that those with access to whalebone used to for various tools.
@TheBroTee
2 жыл бұрын
im Maori and this is a good video, ty bro
@ObjectHistory
Жыл бұрын
Awesome. Thanks. New Zealand is on my bucket list and I'd love to take an indigenous martial arts class while there.
@dixonbeejay
9 ай бұрын
Can you please roll your R like a scottish accent
@ObjectHistory
9 ай бұрын
I'll try
@dixonbeejay
5 ай бұрын
@@ObjectHistoryit's actually pronounced (mah - ordy) I teach my European friends aswell I have a European friend that's speaks fluent (Māori) they never use to hunt whales . When a whale died they would gather everything nothing was wasted
@flashsam3469
Жыл бұрын
The carving on the Wahaika is a protector in battle
@ObjectHistory
Жыл бұрын
Very cool. I love weapons that are imbued with spiritual beliefs.
@matiungawharau
2 ай бұрын
That figure, whiro,represents nga mate,the glorious dead..PUUKANA
@jamalpart2canales-sl2tp
Жыл бұрын
Looks very old
@ObjectHistory
Жыл бұрын
It defiantly has more character than the others I’ve seen.
@davidgeldner2167
2 жыл бұрын
Oh no you’re not wrong you got it right, there’s 3 Wahaika in that pic. One Kotiate, all Patu one of which is a Mere.
@davidgeldner2167
2 жыл бұрын
Sorry the far too right is also a Mere but just a wooden one. Not as prestigious as a jade aka paonumu Mere
@ObjectHistory
2 жыл бұрын
Think that's what I said (as far how many wahaika). It's funny, you make these and then seriously you kind of forget everything you said.
@davidgeldner2167
2 жыл бұрын
@@ObjectHistory Oh yes. I said “no” because you were saying someone in the comments would say you’re wrong. So I’m saying no no you got it right for sure! 3 wahaika. 2 Mere one jade. 1 Kotiate. You got it bro I’m not arguing in these comments just conversing.
@temokootapuhi4588
Жыл бұрын
Please look up how these names are actually pronounced, the names have their own mana and meaning, when you butcher the name like you are not only are you not giving the name its appropriate title but you are also bringing dishonor to the people whos last sight on earth were these weapons, something to think about when you say you appreciate it yet you cant even take the time to learn the correct pronunciation. If we met and i messed your name up constantly would you be frustrated?
@MaoriNative_NZ
10 ай бұрын
Awww, are your feeling hurt?? 😂Shut up, go cry goofy boy
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