Artifact Number:
 1986.287.102M

Object:
Bowl
Umeke

Material:
 Plant (nanu)

Dimensions:
 

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 This is a lathe-turned nanu (gardenia augusta) wood bowl with a shellac style finish. This wood sample is from the Hite Collection. Damage is evident and repairs have been made.



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