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Materials housed at Brigham Young Univeristy-Hawaii Archives and Special Collections.
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Koa BowlSummary
Nā ‘umeke la’au (wooden bowls) were made both from la’au (wood) or ipu (gourd). These wooden implements were numerous among all general household items. 
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Stone, PoiSummary
Papa ku'i is primarily made from wood, although in some cases you will find papa ku'i made from stone. The papa kuʻi ʻai (board) is used together with a pōhaku ku'i 'ai (stone pounder) in traditional food preparation. 
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AdzeSummary
Koʻi or stone adze was an important tool used for everyday life of kānaka Hawaiʻi.
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AdzeSummary
Koʻi or stone adze was an important tool used for everyday life of kānaka Hawaiʻi.