Artifact Number:
 B.00137

Object:
Bowl
Umeke

Material:
 Plant (kou)

Dimensions:
 12.9 x 17.6 cm (diam)

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 This is a handmade kou (cordia subcordata) wood bowl with a traditional style finish on the outside and no finish inside the bowl. Bowl has a footed base. Used by Kalaimoku, half-brother of Kamehameha I. Charles Kanaina bought this bowl at an auction with the knowledge that it had belonged to King Lunalilo and son. Label says Mrs AP Judd.



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