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Last changed on Wed, 12/31/1969 - 16:00
Hā lawaiʻa (stone sinkers)
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BYUH Archives
Category
Stone, Fishing
Summary
Hā lawaiʻa (stone sinkers) was used to sink fishing apparatuses made to catch fish, turtles and squid.
Pōhaku hekau (anchor)
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BYUH Archives
Category
Stone
Summary
A heavy stone used to anchor canoes
Pōkahu maʻa (sling stone)
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BYUH Archives
Category
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
Pikoi Stone
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BYUH Archives
Category
Weapon, Stone
Summary
Pikoi stone.
Lei o mano (Shark tooth weapon)
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BYUH Archives
Category
Bone, Weapon, Wood
Summary
Hawaiian hand weapon made of kauila wood and shark teeth.