pōhaku kui poi
human history
Pōhaku ku‘i poi. Stone food pounder. This ku‘i (pounder) is worked from basalt pōhaku (stone) of a grey colour and dense grain. It is round in cross-section with a knob grip at its top end, flaring into the base which is wide in diameter and has a concave pounding surface. The surfaces are smooth and somewhat polished.
Last Update: 14 Apr 2026
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Stone food pounder (English)
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1894
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11368 (ethnology)
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