Post #364071 by Robin on Thu, Feb 28, 2008 3:33 PM

Well I figured out the cord on the little butt head Wahaika. No hole, just lashed. Had to reduce the overall size some because the head got so little. Started another Kotiate. I got my Maori weapons book today, and it turns out 'according to popular tradition, and borne out by the name Kotiate ( to cut liver),'it was used for disemboweling, as well as temple bashing when they got past the longer weapons. I also saw a Patu that had lashing on the handle so lashing was used sometimes. I wonder if more were lashed, it makes sense for a grip, and that the lashing was lost or rotted off over time. Anyway, I'm happy to have this book...many more weapons than I was aware of, and some nice descriptions and pictures.

Butt head #1. Quite the challenge and learning experience. Proportions not great, but better.

I left this huge knob for the head on this one 'cause the other one kept getting smaller and smaller so I have lots to play with.

Thanks for looking!