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North Pacific, Hawaiian Islands, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A lovely collection of five stone game pieces, four made from volcanic stone, as apparent in their greater porosity, and one of a heavier stone. The four volcanic stone pieces are each in the form of a thick discoid, reminiscent of a hockey puck, and boast varying hues of dark puce, taupe, slate grey, and ash grey. The fifth stone displays the shape of a smooth-surfaced ball and is enveloped in mottled shades of light grey and brown. 'Ulu maika was one of the most popular games in early Hawaii and was played on a course known as a kahuamaika. The objective of the game was to roll a stone as close to a pair of wooden stakes as possible, with more points awarded if one was able to rest the stone between the two stakes. The game was traditionally only played by men, and the winners were determined by several factors, including the furthest throw and proximity of the stone to the stakes. Size of largest: 3.125" in diameter x 1.75" H (7.9 cm x 4.4 cm)

Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA collection

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  • Condition: Collection labels on each. Signs of wear commensurate with age and use, including small chips and nicks from surface and light deposits. Overall, very nice condition.

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