Penu

human history

Penu. Stone pounder. This penu (pounder) has been worked and smoothed from ofa'i (stone). It is heavy, with an ovoid base and convex pounding surface. The shaft of the penu is round in section though flares out towards the base. The penu is topped with a transverse grip which is triangular in section. The penu is grey in colour. A faded red sticker is adhered to one side.

Nama tāpiringa: 1937.113 Whakahounga o Mua: 18 Jun 2018
Ingoa Kē

Pounder (English)

Wāhi
Marquesas/French Polynesia/Pacific
Accession Number

1937.113

Rā Tāpiringa

04 Apr 1937

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

23214.1 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
7 Mātātuhi
pounder; 1937.113; 23214.1; Photographed by Andrew Hales; digital; 28 Dec 2017; Cultural Permissions Apply
pounder; 1937.113; 23214.1; Photographed by Andrew Hales; digital; 28 Dec 2017; Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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