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Timber - New Zealand native Maire. The patu was used primarily as a hand to hand combat weapon were long fighting staffs could not be used.Some had long cords attached so the warrior could throw his weapon at his opponents legs or neck from a distance.Most of the time it was used to parry opponents blows and to counterthrust when the opportune moment arose. This is an original work of art.