18th century or before
Height: 5 1/2 in Width: 4 7/8 in (13.97 x 12.38)
Provenance: Leslie Miller, Southern California prior to 1953
A masterpiece of form and function, crafted from dense Maupiti basalt. One of the greatest architecturally classic items in all of Polynesia. This pounder was so important that Bishop Museum made a cast of it in 1953. Used in preparing the staple of the Society Islands and Polynesia, taro and breadfruit.
We ship free anywhere in the world, fully insured and packed by hand.
18th century or before
Height: 5 1/2 in Width: 4 7/8 in (13.97 x 12.38)
Provenance: Leslie Miller, Southern California prior to 1953
A masterpiece of form and function, crafted from dense Maupiti basalt. One of the greatest architecturally classic items in all of Polynesia. This pounder was so important that Bishop Museum made a cast of it in 1953. Used in preparing the staple of the Society Islands and Polynesia, taro and breadfruit.
We ship free anywhere in the world, fully insured and packed by hand.
