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Artifact Number:
 00424

Object:
BOWL
Umeke

Material:
 Plant (kou)

Dimensions:
 

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 Handmade kou (cordia subcordata) bowl in Marquesan style (thick rim with sharp undercut) with a traditional finish. This bowl is ridged and has repairs by Herrick. Internal capacity of 4 gallons.

This object is associated with Emma

Collection Name: Queen Emma Collection

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