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Pouwhenua
Māori carved wooden posts to mark places of significance / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Pouwhenua or pou whenua (land post), are carved wooden posts used by Māori, the indigenous peoples of New Zealand to mark territorial boundaries or places of significance. They are generally artistically and elaborately carved and can be found throughout New Zealand.[1]
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The Pouwhenua is also a long-handled fighting staff with a club-like broad head for striking.