Penu

human history

Penu. Stone pounder. Large size penu (pounder) worked from porous ofa'I (stone) with a flared shaft, circular base and convex pounding surface. The penu is topped with a narrow neck and round knob for grip. The penu is grey in colour.

Nama tāpiringa: 1981.76 Whakahounga o Mua: 18 Jun 2018
Ingoa Kē

Pounder (English)

Wāhi
Marquesas/French Polynesia/Pacific
Accession Number

1981.76

Rā Tāpiringa

24 Feb 1981

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

49125 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
7 Mātātuhi
Ke'a tuki popoi; 1981.76; 49125; Photographed by Andrew Hales; digital; 28 Dec 2017; Cultural Permissions Apply
Ke'a tuki popoi; 1981.76; 49125; Photographed by Andrew Hales; digital; 28 Dec 2017; Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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