Pōhaku kumuone (sandstone)
Summary:
Sandstone.Description:
This pōhaku kumuone was most likely used as a polishing Stone. Dimensions: 3 3/8 x 2 3/8 x 5/8 inch, Shape: Oval and Flat, Color: Sandy colored with one side darker due to rubbing , Weight: 3.2 oz. Poloshing stones were used to finish off and smooth canoes and stone work.
Cultural Narrative:
Sandstone in Hawai'i was used for polishing, construction, made into ulumaika and other stone implements used for tending to daily life.