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Pounder

18115B

From: New Zealand | North Island | Hawke's Bay Region | Napier

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Native Name Patu Muka
Object Number 18115B
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Maori
Provenience New Zealand | North Island | Hawke's Bay Region | Napier
Period Te Puawaitanga Period
Date Made 1500-1800 CE
Section Oceanian
Materials Stone
Description

A small, cylindrical stone pestle that tapers towards the handle end.

A patu muka (flax fiber pounder) is a stone pounder used to beat flax fiber. Muka is prepared New Zealand flax (harakeke) which is an important component in Māori weaving.
Length 22 cm
Width 6 cm
Credit Line Gift of William Pepper, 1891

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