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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. Digital Heritage
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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. Digital Heritage
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Hā lawaiʻa (stone sinker) was used to sink fishing apparatuses made to catch fish, turtles and squid.Digital Heritage
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Pōhaku kuʻi or stone pestle is a stone tool used with a poho (mortar) to ground natural elements used primarily for la’au lapa’au (medicine) or ceremony.Digital Heritage
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This household item was used as the base for fire lit kukui nuts as a source of light. Digital Heritage
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Hā lawaiʻa (stone sinker) was used to sink fishing apparatuses made to catch fish, turtles and squid.Digital Heritage
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Hā lawaiʻa (stone sinkers) was used to sink fishing apparatuses made to catch fish, turtles and squid.Digital Heritage
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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.