pounders - Maori artefacts
7 item(s) found:
Patu Muka, finely balanced stone pounder with oval sectioned body tapering to the handle section with well defined ridge at the butt. Length 27 cm
A Maori pre-European stone patu muka (stone flax pounder) of traditional form with elongated ovoid body and flared knob end, pecked overall finish. Length 25 cm. Being assessed for registration.
Patu Muka - Maori stone flax pounder, conical form. Circular cross section. Head is heavily chip. Patina paint damaged. Length 23.9 cm. Width 7.3 cm.
Pre European Maori stone pounder in good condition. Raised ridge butt end. Length 27 cm
A stone pounder or Patu Muka the pounder of dark grey stone, possibly greywacke, of conical shape with a reduced grip and pitted all over. length 19.5 cm
18th century pre-European stone pounder of half shape (used for making canoes)