Pōhaku lūhe'e

human history

Pōhaku lūhe'e. Octopus lure sinker. Otherwise referred to as a coffee bean sinker in reference to its shape and grooved centre. It is a light reddish tone in colour. Its weight and flat base would suggest its use in compiling a makau he'e leho (Octopus lure). It is made of red stone. Its perforated texture shows it is pōhaku wahine (female stone).

Nama tāpiringa: 1930.97 Whakahounga o Mua: 14 Apr 2026
Ingoa Kē

Octopus lure sinker (English)

Wāhi
Hawaii/United States of America
Accession Number

1930.97

Rā Tāpiringa

1930

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

4728.2 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
5 Mātātuhi
Pōhaku lūhe'e, 1930.97, 4728.2, Photographed by Denise Baynham, digital, 05 Apr 2018, Cultural Permissions Apply
Pōhaku lūhe'e, 1930.97, 4728.2, Photographed by Denise Baynham, digital, 05 Apr 2018, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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