taiaha

A taiaha is a traditional weapon of the Māori of New Zealand. It is a close-quarters staff weapon made from either wood or whalebone, and used for short, sharp strikes or stabbing thrusts with efficient footwork on the part of the wielder.

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Frameless

Wiremu Kingi, by Gottfried Lindauer

Chef Maori au taiaha 1998-23059-173

Mr Paramena, by Gottfried Lindauer

Rangikaheke001

Eruera Maihi Patuone, by Gottfried Lindauer

RangiHiroa1930s

TaiahaPosition4

Coin set (AM 1936.16-11)

Crest of the New Zealand Army

The Rev Thomas Kendall and the Maori chiefs Hongi and Waikato, oil on canvas by James Barry,

Type	Subtype	Date	Description	Notes	Source
commons	image		Wiremu Kingi, by Gottfried Lindauer		Commons
commons	image		Chef Maori au taiaha 1998-23059-173		Commons
commons	image		Mr Paramena, by Gottfried Lindauer		Commons
commons	image		Rangikaheke001		Commons
commons	image		Eruera Maihi Patuone, by Gottfried Lindauer		Commons
commons	image		RangiHiroa1930s		Commons
commons	image		TaiahaPosition4		Commons
commons	image		Coin set (AM 1936.16-11)		Commons
commons	image		Crest of the New Zealand Army		Commons
commons	image		The Rev Thomas Kendall and the Maori chiefs Hongi and Waikato, oil on canvas by James Barry,		Commons