Puahala

human history

Puahala. Poi bowl. This puahala has been carved from lā‘au into a flat-bottomed bowl, cylindrical and even in general shape rounding into the base. Its diameter is smaller than its considered ceremonial height with thinner sides and a thicker base. There is a crack visible that runs along the rim. The puahala is matte in surface treatment. It is a rich reddish brown colour.

Nama tāpiringa: 1938.210 Whakahounga o Mua: 19 Nov 2025
Ingoa Kē

Poi bowl (English)

Wāhi
Hawaii/United States of America
Accession Number

1938.210

Rā Tāpiringa

1938

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

24249 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

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Puahala, 1938.210, 24249, Photographed by Denise Baynham, digital, 19 Mar 2018, Cultural Permissions Apply
Puahala, 1938.210, 24249, Photographed by Denise Baynham, digital, 19 Mar 2018, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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