Artifact Number:
04107
Object:
Pounder
Material:
Ivory
Dimensions:
Origin:
Hawaii, Polynesia
Comments:
Palaoa kui . Ivory pounder of same shape as poi pounder. It was probably used to pound medicines as ivory was preferred for that purpose. It was believed by the Hawaiians of old that ivory had the power of imparting strength to the herbs which came in contact with it. 20.3 cm high, 30.5 cm circumference.
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