Pōhaku

human history

Pōhaku. Stone sinker. This is a stone sinker in the form of a coffee bean shape. Its curved body surface features a centre groove where a fishing line would have been strung. It has a flat base that is ungrooved. Its texture is smooth and slightly polished. Its colouring is a rich reddish brown tone.

Nama tāpiringa: 1931.126 Whakahounga o Mua: 14 Apr 2026
Ingoa Kē

Stone sinker (English)

Wāhi
Hawaii/United States of America
Accession Number

1931.126

Rā Tāpiringa

1931

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

16349.3 (ethnology)

499/30 (Number on object)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
6 Mātātuhi
Pōhaku, 1931.126, 16349.3, 499/30, Photographed by Denise Baynham, digital, 14 Mar 2018, Cultural Permissions Apply
Pōhaku, 1931.126, 16349.3, 499/30, Photographed by Denise Baynham, digital, 14 Mar 2018, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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