Te puukao inu

human history

Te puukao inu. Coconut shell container. This puukao inu is also known as a faagogo asu, or scoop for a larger container of water. Another term identified is asu vai. There is a drilled hole at side of the rim with a suspension loop of kafa (3-ply coconut sennit).

Accession number: 1954.11.42 Last Update: 10 Sept 2026
Other Name

Coconut shell container (English)

Accession Number

1954.11.42

Accession Date

15 Jan 1954

Other Id

33713 (ethnology)

Department

Pacific

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