ohuia
Ohuia is a term found in discussions of Māori material culture referring to a type of wooden war club. In ethnographic and museum literature, ohuia is described either as a subclass of patu (the general term for Māori clubs) or as a distinct form distinguished by its compact proportions and carved head. The precise definition and regional variations of ohuia can vary between sources.
Construction and design typically involve carving from dense hardwoods such as totara or kamahi. The head of
Usage of ohuia encompassed both warfare and ceremonial contexts. In combat, its compact size made it suitable
Today, ohuia examples are held in national and regional museums and are the subject of scholarly study