Poi Pounder, Tahiti, French Polynesia – SOLD

Poi pounder, penu Tahiti Volcanic stone 5.5 inches high, 3.5 inches wide, 3 inches deep (193 by 58.5 by 7.5 cm) 18th century A classic example of a volcanic stone pounder used to pulverize taro root for poi. The well-worn handle fits the human hand beautifully, providing a good grip for the task. Ex private collection, Northern CA; ex private collection, Newport Beach, CA SOLD