Ko'a massager

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Ko'a massager. Coral stone massager. This is a flat triangular form made of coral stone. It is off white in colour and its surface is made up of fine circular structures. Described as a massager, its shape and thumb impressions on the base show it could have been used to relieve pressure points in the body.

Accession number: 1938.19 Last Update: 14 Apr 2026
Other Name

body rubbing stone

Coral stone massager.

Accession Number

1938.19

Accession Date

1938

Other Id

23728.2 (ethnology)

Department

Pacific

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Ko'a massager, 1938.19, 23728.2, Photographed by Denise Baynham, digital, 14 Mar 2018, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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