Kumete

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Kumete. Bowl. Used as a container to hold food or liquids. Carved from rakau (wood). Oval in shape. Two handles, each at opposite ends. One handle carved into a spout to pour contents out. Light brown in colour with varying striations.

Accession number: 1924.2 Last Update: 20 Sept 2018
Other Name

Bowl (English)

Associated Place

Cook Islands

Accession Number

1924.2

Accession Date

1924

Other Id

9525 (ethnology)

Department

Pacific

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Kumete, 1924.2, 9525, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 02 Nov 2016, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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