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Hā lawaiʻa (stone sinkers)

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BYUH Archives
Category
Stone, Fishing
Summary
Hā lawaiʻa (stone sinkers) was used to sink fishing apparatuses made to catch fish, turtles and squid.
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Poho pōhaku (stone cup or mortar)

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Community
BYUH Archives
Category
Stone
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.