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Artifact Number:
 00552

Object:
BOWL
Umeke

Material:
 Plant (koaia)

Dimensions:
 

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 Handmade possibly koaia or rosewood bowl. This bowl was given the name "Wainanalei." "He koena na ka Pele" (the only thing saved from destruction by volcano). Repairs.

This object is associated with Emma

Collection Name: Queen Emma Collection

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