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Nā ‘umeke la’au (wooden bowls) were made both from la’au (wood) or ipu (gourd). These wooden implements were numerous among all general household items.

Hā lawaiʻa (stone sinker) was used to sink fishing apparatuses made to catch fish, turtles and squid.

Stone cup. Pōhaku was used for different purposes including; uses for foot preparation or utensil, sport, a part of fishing apparatus, general tool for carving, sanding, sharpening, polishing, filing, as part of religious purposes, use for daily life wor

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.

Oval, egg-shaped, grey stone.