Puahala
human history
Puahala. Poi bowl. This puahala has been carved from lā‘au into a flat-bottomed bowl, cylindrical and even in general shape rounding into the base. Its diameter is smaller than its considered ceremonial height with thinner sides and a thicker base. There is a crack visible that runs along the rim. The puahala is matte in surface treatment. It is a rich reddish brown colour.
Accession number: 1938.210 Last Update: 19 Nov 2025
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Poi bowl (English)
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1938.210
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1938
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24249 (ethnology)
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