Artifact Number:
 B.07030

Object:
Bowl
Umeke

Material:
 Plant (kou)

Dimensions:
 

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 This is a handmade kou (cordia subcordata) wood bowl with a shellac finish, a flat bottom, and done in the Marquesan style. Internal volume is 21 gallons. Repairs have been done.



Collection Name: Kapiolani-Kalanianaole Collection

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