Pōhaku lūhe'e
human history
Pōhaku lūhe'e. Octopus lure sinker. Otherwise referred to as a coffee bean sinker in reference to its curved surface, grooved centre and flat base. It is a light grey tone with some red staining on the surface. Its weight and flat base is ideal in the use of compiling a makau he'e leho (Octopus lure). It is speckled in texture showing it is pōhaku wahine (female stone).
Last Update: 14 Apr 2026
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Octopus lure sinker (English)
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1894
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11376 (ethnology)
5204 (Bishop Museum)
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