Penu

human history

Penu. Pounder. This implement used for pounding and preparing uru (breadfruit). Carved from a single piece of stone. Cylindrical in shape and oval in cross-section, with the front and back sides of the impelemnt sloping inwards, forming a ridge along the top of the implement. Butt left pecked. There are beige/off-white coloured markings or residue visible across the surface. Grey in colour.

Nama tāpiringa: 1934.107 Whakahounga o Mua: 18 Jun 2018
Ingoa Kē

tapahu (Society Islands)

Pounder (English)

Wāhi
Bora-Bora/Society Islands/French Polynesia/Pacific
Accession Number

1934.107

Rā Tāpiringa

21 Mar 1934

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

20031 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
8 Mātātuhi
Penu, implement, 1934.107, 20031, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 04 Jan 2018, Cultural Permissions Apply
Penu, implement, 1934.107, 20031, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 04 Jan 2018, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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