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Katoua

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Katoua. Club. This is a large katoua, made of wood and is dual-purposed as a cleaver and spear. The cleaver and spear are at either end and the katoua is made to be held in the middle. The cleaver would be aimed forward and spear backwards, so that you can attack front opponent with the cleaver, but also attack behind opponents with the spear (Reference KH). The traditional purpose of such club is for intended bodily harm during combat however...
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Made: Pre 1931; Acquired: 1931
Location:
Pacific
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Auckland Museum Collections Online
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Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
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