Artifact Number:
 B.00134

Object:
Bowl
Umeke

Material:
 Plant (koaia)

Dimensions:
 21.3 x 19.5 cm (diam)

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 This is a handmade possibly koaia (acacia koaia) wood bowl done in the puahala style with a shellac style finish. Part of the Judd Collection. Said to have been used by Kalaimamahu, half-brother of Kamehameha I.

This object is associated with Mrs. A F Judd

Collection Name: Judd Collection

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