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.
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 battle
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 battle
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.