Kumete bowl. Kumete is tear drop shaped. Carved from rakau (wood), possibly tamanu (mahogany). Kumete's rim is shaped to a spout at one end with a blunt front surface. The other end of the kumete has a small raised knob as a means to grip. Four feet carved on the base for the kumete to balance on. Deep crack along side of kumete near spout end. Shallow scratches and fine cracks along the surface. "12310" is handwritten in white ink on the inside rim of the kumete. "Tuamotu Islands" is handwritten in black ink on a circular white sticker on inside rim of kumete. A blank white circular sticker is also on the inside rim of the kumete.