Lā'au lomi

human history

Lā'au lomi. Massage stick. This is a hand held carved massager. It is made of Ahakea (Bobea) wood, a native specie to Hawai'i. Its entirety is shaped like a large hook. It is a natural mid brown tone and the surface is smooth and polished. Its raw form would have been sourced specifically for its natural hook-shape. The cylindrical base would be held with two hands and the spatulate tip would be placed over the should or sides to apply pressure.

Nama tāpiringa: 1931.126 Whakahounga o Mua: 6 Jul 2026
Ingoa Kē

Massage stick (English)

Wāhi
Hawaii/United States of America
Accession Number

1931.126

Rā Tāpiringa

1931

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

16318.1 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
9 Mātātuhi
stick, massage, 1931.126, 16318.1, Photographed by Denise Baynham, digital, 18 Apr 2018, Cultural Permissions Apply
stick, massage, 1931.126, 16318.1, Photographed by Denise Baynham, digital, 18 Apr 2018, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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