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 in tone. Its weight and flat base are convenient in the use of compiling a makau he'e leho (Octopus lure). It's smooth stone shows it is pōhaku kāne (male stone).
Last Update: 14 Apr 2026
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Octopus lure sinker (English)
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[1929]
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4305 (ethnology)
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