Reru

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Reru. Pounder. Carved from toka Mangaia (stalactite stone from Mangaia) Used for pounding/mashing food or ingredients for producing dyes. Flat pounding surface. Smooth surface overall. Conical in overall shape. Transverse grip. Tan/light brown in colour.

Accession number: 1943.108 Last Update: 13 May 2025
Other Name

Pounder (English)

Place
Cook Islands
Accession Number

1943.108

Accession Date

15 Nov 1943

Other Id

26974 (ethnology)

Department

Pacific

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Reru, 1943.108, 26974, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 12 Jul 2016, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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