Pōhaku (stone)
Summary:
Pōhaku was used for different purposes including; sport, a part of fishing apparatus, general tool for carving, sanding, sharpening, filing, as part of religious purposes, use for daily life work and weapons. Canoe breaker.Description:
Torpedo Shaped Stone. Length: 18 1/2 inches, Circumference (at widest point): 9 5/8 inches, Color: Very Light Brown, Weight: 6 lb. 14.6 oz. Origin and use of this stone are not known. However the stone does closely resemble the wooden darts used in the game "Pahe'e". in which the wood dart is slid along a smooth grass lane. However, it is highly unlikely that this stone was used in that way.
Location Description:
Hawaii