Poho kukui (stone lamp)

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

Stone base for holding kukui nuts. when making household candles. Height: 7 1/2 inches, Width: 5 1/4 inches, Thickness (at widest point): 2 inches (approx), Color: Cement Grey, Texture: Porous, Weight: 3 lb. 10.2 oz. 

 

Cultural Narrative: 

Children were tasked to tend to the light of the kukui.  Pieces of kapa (bark) were used as a wick to the flame.