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Fishing Sinker
Fishing Sinker
Last changed on Wed, 12/31/1969 - 16:00
Poho pōhaku (stone cup or mortar)
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Summary
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.
Hā lawaiʻa (stone sinker)
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Stone
Summary
Hā lawaiʻa (stone sinker) was used to sink fishing apparatuses made to catch fish, turtles and squid.