Hawaiian Weapon

Last changed on Wed, 12/31/1969 - 16:00
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Stone
Summary
A heavy stone used to anchor canoes
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Stone, Fishing
Summary
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
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Bone, Weapon, Wood
Summary
Hawaiian hand weapon made of kauila wood and shark teeth.