A Polynesian Black-Basalt Poi Pounder

A Polynesian Black-Basalt Poi PounderMaupiti-type, Circa 18th CenturyHeight 6 inches (15.3 cm).Property from the Estate of Alexander Brody, Honolulu, Hawaii Provenance: Acquired from Anthony JP Meyer

French Polynesia, Tahiti, Society Islands, ca. 17th to 19th century CE. A fabulous and hefty pounder, hand-carved from pale-gray basalt, meant to pulverize the roots of the taro plant into poi. The to

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,

**Originally Listed At $300** Polynesia, Hawaiian Islands, Maui, 18th century. A hefty and sizeable section of a pestle, hand-carved from porous black basalt, meant for pounding taro root into poi. Th

North Pacific, Hawaii, ca. 18th century CE. A sizable and splendid poi pounder, hand-carved from basalt in mottled hues of black and charcoal. The fine implement displays a hemispherical handle and a

South Pacific, Polynesia or Hawaii, ca. 19th century CE. Made of a smoothed grey-green basalt, with a rounded base and a slightly pronounced handle, this style of poi pounder is known as "knobbed". Si

A Tahitian Basalt Poi PounderCirca 19th CenturyHeight 7 1/2 inches (19 cm).Property from the Estate of Alexander Brody, Honolulu, Hawaii

North Pacific, Hawaii, ca. 19th century CE. A sizable and splendid poi pounder, hand-carved from basalt in mottled hues of tan and grey. Presenting an overall phallic form, the fine implement displays

North Pacific, Hawaiian Islands, ca. 18th century CE. A lovely poi pounder of hefty and perhaps usable form that is hand-carved from porous yet sturdy basalt. The implement features a tapered handle p

North Pacific, Hawaii, Pre-Contact period, ca. 17th to 18th century CE. A hand-carved basalt poi pounder of a hefty conical form bearing a convex pounding face, a tapered body, and a knob-shaped handl

North Pacific, Hawaii, Maui, Pre-Contact Period, ca. 18th century CE or earlier. A sizable and hefty poi pounder, hand-carved from porous basalt in mottled hues of ash gray. The tool displays a conica

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 co

North Pacific, Hawaiian Islands, Maui-Lahaina, ca. 19th century CE. A sizable poi or medicine pounder, hand-carved from basalt in mottled hues of gray. The fine implement displays a thick handle and a

One shelf of associated mainly polynesian tools, including poi pounders, anchor, a Tahitian partial octopus lure, and stone fragments, largest 6"h x 6"w

North Pacific, Hawaii, Maui, Pre-Contact Period, ca. 18th century CE. A sizable and hefty poi pounder, hand-carved from porous basalt in mottled hues of ash gray. The tool displays a cylindrical neck

ANSEL ADAMS (1902-1984) Poi Pounder Photo-litho 7 3/4" x 8 3/4"

A Large Poi Pounder Kula district, Maui, Hawaiian Islands, circa 19th century or earlier Dense basalt, with a knob-shaped handle and bell-shaped lower section. The surfa

8 1/2" Poi Pounder. Hawaii. Large, symmetrical example made of Basalt. The most collectable of Hawaiian relics. Excellent condition. Davis G10 COA

North Pacific, Hawaii, ca. 16th to mid-17th century CE. A wonderful basalt lamp of conical form, ingeniously hand-crafted from the body of a discarded poi pounder. The top of the lamp displays a gentl

French Polynesia, Marquesas Islands, Enata peoples, ca. late 18th to early 19th century CE. An intriguing and elegant poi pounder, hand-carved from light gray basalt stone, used for repeatedly poundin

North Pacific, Hawaii, ca. 18th century CE. A hefty and sizeable pestle, hand-carved from porous basalt meant for pounding taro root into poi. The lovely tool presents a conical form with a narrow han

North Pacific, Hawaii, ca. ca. 16th to mid-17th century CE. A wonderful basalt lamp of conical form, ingeniously hand-crafted from the body of a discarded poi pounder. The top of the lamp displays a g

Four Wedgwood Parcel-Gilt and Bronzed Black Basalt Candlesticks Late 18th/early 19th century Each stamped "WEDGWOOD" and with additional letter and number marks to undersides, two with handwritten lab

A WEDGWOOD BLACK BASALT BUST OF MERCURY LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY After a model attributed to John Flaxman, impressed 'Wedgwood' to the reverse, underside of socle impressed Wedgwood STZ 1 46.5cm h