Pōhaku lūhe'e

human history

Pōhaku lūhe'e. Octopus lure sinker. Otherwise referred to as a coffee bean sinker in reference to its curved surface, grooved centre and flat base. It is a light grey tone with some red staining on the surface. Its weight and flat base is ideal in the use of compiling a makau he'e leho (Octopus lure). It is speckled in texture showing it is pōhaku wahine (female stone).

Whakahounga o Mua: 14 Apr 2026
Ingoa Kē

Octopus lure sinker (English)

Wāhi
Hawaii/United States of America
Rā Tāpiringa

1894

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

11376 (ethnology)

5204 (Bishop Museum)

Wāhanga

Pacific

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5 Mātātuhi
Pōhaku lūhe'e, 11376, 5204, Photographed by Denise Baynham, digital, 09 Mar 2018, Cultural Permissions Apply
Pōhaku lūhe'e, 11376, 5204, Photographed by Denise Baynham, digital, 09 Mar 2018, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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