Ko'a massager

human history

Ko'a massager. Coral stone massager. This is a flat triangular form made of coral stone. It is off white in colour and its surface is made up of fine circular structures. Described as a massager, its shape and thumb impressions on the base show it could have been used to relieve pressure points in the body.

Nama tāpiringa: 1938.19 Whakahounga o Mua: 14 Apr 2026
Ingoa Kē

body rubbing stone

Coral stone massager.

Wāhi
Hawaii/United States of America
Accession Number

1938.19

Rā Tāpiringa

1938

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

23728.2 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

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5 Mātātuhi
Ko'a massager, 1938.19, 23728.2, Photographed by Denise Baynham, digital, 14 Mar 2018, Cultural Permissions Apply
Ko'a massager, 1938.19, 23728.2, Photographed by Denise Baynham, digital, 14 Mar 2018, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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