Ancient Artifacts & Antiquities
Lot 176:
Poi Pounder Found in the Polynesian Islands Region 4" tall and 3 1/8" wide with damage to the
Poi Pounder Found in the Polynesian Islands Region 4" tall and 3 1/8" wide with damage to the handle. Made from a Green Hardstone material. Poi is a traditional staple food in the Polynesian diet, made from taro. Traditional poi is produced by mashing cooked taro on a wooden pounding board (papa ku’i ‘ai), with a carved pestle (p?haku ku’i ‘ai) made from basalt, calcite, coral, or wood.
Condition: Ancient Authentic
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