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18th C. Pre-Contact Hawaiian Stone Awa Pestle

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18th C. Pre-Contact Hawaiian Stone Awa Pestle

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Description

North Pacific, Hawaiian Islands, Pre-Contact Period, ca. 18th century CE. A stone tool used as a pestle or a pounder, hand pecked and polished from a hefty stone. The pounder is cylindrical with a broad pounding face that is flattened, and the handle end tapers to a rounded tip. This piece is perfectly suited for gripping with one hand to grind up awa (kava) root. Awa was the key ingredient for a beverage that had a sedative and euphoriant properties for ritualistic ceremonies. Size: 6.25" L x 2.25" W (15.9 cm x 5.7 cm); 7.75" H (19.7 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA collection

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Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.

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Condition

Minor chips and abrasions, as expected with age and use. Otherwise intact and very good.

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24.5%

18th C. Pre-Contact Hawaiian Stone Awa Pestle

Name: 18th C. Pre-Contact Hawaiian Stone Awa Pestle
SKU: 109220143
Price: 350 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $800 - $1,200

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Starting Price $400

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