Hoeroa

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A hoeroa is a type of traditional hand weapon of the Māori, the indigenous people of New Zealand.[1] It is traditionally a whalebone long club (slightly curved baton / long spear).[2] The tool was four to five feet in length and was used as a striking weapon, stabbing spear, and missile weapon.

Examples of hoeroa:

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