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Stone, FishingSummary
Pōkahu maʻa 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 battleDigital Heritage
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Stone, FishingSummary
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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Stone, FishingSummary
Hā lawaiʻa (stone sinker) was used to sink fishing apparatuses made to catch fish, turtles and squid)Digital Heritage
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Stone, FishingSummary
Hā lawaiʻa (stone sinkers) was used to sink fishing apparatuses made to catch fish, turtles and squid.Digital Heritage
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Stone, FishingSummary
Hā lawaiʻa (stone sinkers) was used to sink fishing apparatuses made to catch fish, turtles and squid.Digital Heritage
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StoneSummary
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.Digital Heritage
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Fishing, GlassSummary
Spherical Glass Float