Water Buffalo Horn Poi Pounder Necklace
Solid poi pounder carved from water buffalo horn on twine cord.
Poi pounders were used in old Hawaii to pound taro to get Poi, a staple hawaiian food. In old times, most families had at least one poi pounder in the home.
It was also used to prepare medicines and other foods, besides Poi.
Poi pounders represent a symbol of old hawaii, its food, and its culture.
Size: approx. 1.75 inches (4.4 cm) tall - top to bottom
1 inch (2.5 cm) wide - across
Cord: 10 inches (25 cm) long with buffalo horn clasp
