Bracken Fern Pounder: Tool for Food Preparation

Patu aruhe, the patu aruhe (bracken-fern-root pounder) is…
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Patu aruhe, the patu aruhe (bracken-fern-root pounder) is associated with food preparation; signs of considerable age. Reminiscent of Polynesia tapa beater forms. Length 34 cm. Width 3.4 cm

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