This is a knot that I use on some of my bone carvings. Its a nice tidy and strong way toattach a braided cord to almost any shape leaving a nice ridge of knots down the front. I have been asked a couple of times how its done, so here it is. First a recess is carved into the bone for the lashing to sit into. This keeps it looking very tidy with the top surface of the lashing flush with the surface of the bone carving. A hole is drilled right through the peice at the base of the recess. The…

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This article aims to help the reader understand and distinguish the different types of Maori Weapons. To understand Maori weapons and their intended specialized functions.

This article aims to help the reader understand and distinguish the different types of Maori Weapons. To understand Maori weapons and their intended specialized functions.

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Totara Hoe (waka paddle)