ma'a

Last changed on Fri, 08/05/2022 - 22:21
0063-01-267_StoneSinker_01.jpg

Pōhaku ma'a (sling stone)

Digital Heritage
Community
BYUH Archives
Category
Stone, Fishing
Summary
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