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Antique Hawaiian Basalt Poi Pounder

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Description

DESCRIPTION: Antique Hawaiian basalt poi pounder shaped with a spherical handle flaring into a spatulated body.
CIRCA: 18th to 19th Century
ORIGIN: Hawaii
DIMENSIONS: H: 3.37" D: 2"

CONDITION: Wear consistent with age. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be requested via the Ask a Question button on this page. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

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Antique Hawaiian Basalt Poi Pounder

Name: Antique Hawaiian Basalt Poi Pounder
SKU: 151046139
Price: 400 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $50 - $500

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