Stone

Fishing tools

Part of a weapon

Koʻi or stone adze was an important tool used for everyday life of kānaka Hawaiʻi.

Stone adzeKoʻi or stone adze was an important tool used for everyday life of kānaka Hawaiʻi.

Hā lawaiʻa (stone sinker) was used to sink fishing apparatuses made to catch fish, turtles and squid.

Pōhaku was used for different purposes including; sport, a part of fishing apparatus, general tool for carving, sanding, polishing, sharpening, filing, as part of religious purposes, use for daily life work and weapons.

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.

‘Ulu maika or bowling stone is a game piece used primarily during the makahiki season for the competitive sport, maika.

Ki'i pōhaku (stone image. idol. feature.) Pōhaku was used for different purposes including; uses for foot preparation or utensil, sport, a part of fishing apparatus, general tool for carving, sanding, sharpening, polishing, filing, as part of religious p

Oblong stone. Pōhaku was used for different purposes including; sport, a part of fishing apparatus, general tool for carving, sanding, sharpening, filing, as part of religious purposes, use for daily life work and weapons.