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Adze
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Koʻi or stone adze was an important tool used for everyday life of kānaka Hawaiʻi.
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Stone
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Poho pōhaku or stone mortar was used together with the pōhaku kuʻi as the base to extract oil or grinds. It could also be used for the same purpose as we use cups today; for drinking, mixing dyes, lamps or chafing dishes.
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Bowl, Wood
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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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Wood
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Wooden tool used for decorating kapa (cloth like material made from Wauke (Broussonetia papyrifera))
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Wood
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Wooden knives were used to skin fruit and vegetables