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Large Hawaiian Stone Game Ball, 19th century, or earlier, of rough lava stone, used as a kind of

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Large Hawaiian Stone Game Ball, 19th century, or earlier, of rough lava stone, used as a kind of

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Description

Large Hawaiian Stone Game Ball, 19th century, or earlier, of rough lava stone, used as a kind of shot put, or for exercise, ht. 5 3/4 in.

Provenance: Leo and Lillian Fortess collection, Honolulu, Hawaii.

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Large Hawaiian Stone Game Ball, 19th century, or earlier, of rough lava stone, used as a kind of

Name: Large Hawaiian Stone Game Ball, 19th century, or earlier, of rough lava stone, used as a kind of
SKU: 128282261
Price: 1600 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $800 - $1,200

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Starting Price $400

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Michael R. EvansDirector, American Indian & Ethnographic Art