Artifact Number:
 1970.036.001

Object:
Bowl
Umeke

Material:
 Plant (kou)

Dimensions:
 

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 It is a handmade kou ( cordia subcordata) wood bowl. It has a shellac finish. It is known as an "ipu kai" or "Kaumualii". Possibly purchased for $27.50. With paper labels.

This object is associated with Kaumualii

Collection Name: 

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