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Hā lawaiʻa (stone sinker) was used to sink fishing apparatuses made to catch fish, turtles and squid.

Hā lawaiʻa (stone sinker) was used to sink fishing apparatuses made to catch fish, turtles and squid.

Pōhaku ma'a also referred to as ‘alā (a general noun defined as: dense waterworn volcanic stone, as used for poi pounders, adzes, hula stones; hard lava, basalt. (Pukui, 1991) is a small stone used by warriors during battle.

This household item was used as the base for fire lit kukui nuts as a source of light.

Hā lawaiʻa (stone sinker) was used to sink fishing apparatuses made to catch fish, turtles and squid.