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Hawaiian Poi Pounder, 19th century, black basalt, well proportioned, the bulbous butt end with flat

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Hawaiian Poi Pounder, 19th century, black basalt, well proportioned, the bulbous butt end with flat

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Hawaiian Poi Pounder, 19th century, black basalt, well proportioned, the bulbous butt end with flat underside, and smooth sides, ht. 6 3/4 in.

Provenance: Leo and Lillian Fortess collection, Honolulu, Hawaii, inventory number 487; Lorrin P. Thurston collection, Kailua Kona, Hawaii.

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Hawaiian Poi Pounder, 19th century, black basalt, well proportioned, the bulbous butt end with flat

Name: Hawaiian Poi Pounder, 19th century, black basalt, well proportioned, the bulbous butt end with flat
SKU: 128282262
Price: 3750 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,000 - $1,500

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Starting Price $500

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