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Last changed on Wed, 12/31/1969 - 16:00
Hā lawaiʻa (stone sinkers)
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Community
BYUH Archives
Category
Stone, Fishing
Summary
Hā lawaiʻa (stone sinkers) was used to sink fishing apparatuses made to catch fish, turtles and squid.
Pōhaku (stone)
Digital Heritage
Community
BYUH Archives
Category
Stone
Summary
Pōhaku was used for different purposes including; sport, a part of fishing apparatus, general tool for carving, sanding, sharpening, polishing, filing, as part of religious purposes, use for daily life work and weapons.