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A fine Hawaiian stone poi pounder browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques: Regional Art: Oceanic: Artifacts: Pre 1900: item # 774359 Please refer to our stock # S44 when inquiring.
Michael Cichon Tribal Arts P.O. Box 970 Sarasota, Florida, 34230 941.224.0440 Guest Book $2,500.00 (Buyer Alert ! Compare to recent Bonham's Auction, Lot # 600, Sale 16124 - Fine African and Oceanic Art, 15 May 2008) |
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| The elegant,well carved basaltic stone tool with heavy, flaring end used for mashing the Polynesian food staple called 'poi'. Generations of Hawaiians pounded taro to get poi, a paste-like food that was the main food staple in ancient Hawaii. Every Hawaiian household had at least a pounder or two or three. Pounders were also used to prepare medicines and food from other tubers and fruits, like bananas, breadfruit, and sweet potatoes. This example was collected in the early 20th century. It measures 8" high and is in intact, very fine condition with a fine aged patina. Ex-Old Hawaiian private collection since the 1940's. | |||||
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