Pounder for maan weaver

One of the heavy pounders known as dekã in nin that are used to soften the dried pandanus leaves, shown in coils behind the pounder.

One of the heavy pounders known as dekã in nin that are used to soften the dried pandanus leaves, shown in coils behind the pounder.

One of the heavy pounders known as dekã in nin that are used to soften the dried pandanus leaves, shown in coils behind the pounder. Photo: Karen Earnshaw