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A heavy stone used to anchor canoesDigital Heritage
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Stone, FishingSummary
Pōkahu maʻa 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 battleDigital Heritage
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Stone, FishingSummary
Hā lawaiʻa (stone sinkers) was used to sink fishing apparatuses made to catch fish, turtles and squid.Digital Heritage
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Bone, Weapon, WoodSummary
Hawaiian hand weapon made of kauila wood and shark teeth.