Kapu akari

Kapu akari. Coconut shell container. High polish. Formed from a whole coconut shell. A circular hole has been cut out at the end containing the eyes of the coconut with possibly a coconut or pandanus leaf stopper. A smaller hole has been cut out in-between the eyes of the coconut. Two cords woven out in iri taki rua (2-ply braids) have been knotted in the centre and plugged into the small hole. Dark brown in colour. "21723 (RAROTONGA) pres." is written in white ink near the bottom of the coconut. A circular sticker is stuck near the bottom of the coconut. "Dr. P.H. BUCK." is written in black ink on the sticker. Good condition overall.