18th C. Hawaiian Volcanic Stone Poi Pounder
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Description
South Pacific, Hawaiian Islands, Mahaka Valley, ca. 18th century CE. A fine example of a hand-carved volcanic stone pounder used to pulverize taro root into poi. The tool has a knob-shaped handle, a sloped shoulder, and a broad, hemispherical pounding surface with a relatively smooth texture indicative of use. Poi pounders, alongside adzes, were the most important stone tools in Hawaii. They are used for pounding cooked taro root into poi, a staple of the diet. Taro root was steamed in an earthen oven, peeled using shells, and placed onto a slab of wood to be pounded. The pounded results were blended with water into a highly nutritious paste. Size: 3.25" W x 5" H (8.3 cm x 12.7 cm); 6.25" H (15.9 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA collection
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Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#161993
Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#161993
Condition
Chips and pitting commensurate with use and stone type, with nicks to pounding face and knob handle, otherwise intact and very good. Great preservation to overall form.
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18th C. Hawaiian Volcanic Stone Poi Pounder
Estimate $600 - $900
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