. The history of mankind . tum. The red feathers on the Greek-shaped helmets are fromDepranis coccinea, the yellow from MoJw fascicidatus. LABOUR, DWELLINGS, AND FOOD IN OCEANIA 241 Among the household utensils of the Hawaiians are pestles called penu, 5 to8 inches high, made of basalt, smooth and beautifully worked, with a flat rubbing-surface and handles of various shapes. With these bread-fruit, taro, and bananasare ground, on a block having four feet and the upper side slightly oil lamps are formed of conical bowls hollowed out in lava. Lastly,we must mention the prepara
. The history of mankind . tum. The red feathers on the Greek-shaped helmets are fromDepranis coccinea, the yellow from MoJw fascicidatus. LABOUR, DWELLINGS, AND FOOD IN OCEANIA 241 Among the household utensils of the Hawaiians are pestles called penu, 5 to8 inches high, made of basalt, smooth and beautifully worked, with a flat rubbing-surface and handles of various shapes. With these bread-fruit, taro, and bananasare ground, on a block having four feet and the upper side slightly oil lamps are formed of conical bowls hollowed out in lava. Lastly,we must mention the preparation of the turmeric powder, to which is ascribedan importance amounting to sanctity as an embellishment for body, clothing,and utensils. In Nukuor the roots are ground by four to six women in specialpublic buildings, they are then allowed to stand in water; on the followingmorning three young coco-nuts and three old soma nuts are offered by apriestess with prayer, after which the dye which has settled down in the water is. Carved spatulas for betel-lime from Dorey in New Guinea—two-sevenths real size. (Christy Collection
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