Lot 55
Hawaiian Poho ku'i Palm Stone Bait Mortar Bowl
Sold June 27, 2025
- Price realized
- $85
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Estimated Value: $150-400
Origin: Hawaiian, 18th-19th Century
Dimensions: 10x7in
Condition: No visible signs of damage
Additional Information: Hawaiian Poho ku’i Palm lava stone bait mortar bowl with organic wave carvings. The mortar was used by fisherman to grind up palu bait consisting of octopus, squid ink, or sepia. The fish or ink sac was placed in leaves and roasted on coals. Then a secret ingredient was added to the mortar that attracted fish as well as the roasted bait and worked into a paste and adding salt. The bait was last applied to the end of a hook and used for fishing.
Lot details
- Lot
- 55
- Closed
- June 27, 2025
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