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Kumete

human history
  • Other Name

    Bowl (English)

  • Description

    Kumete. Bowl. Used for domestic purposes - food carrying and presentation. Egg shaped with spout carved at one end to enable pouring. Slightly raised lug at widest end to for added grip. Four feet carved at the base to enable the kumete to stand balanced. High patina. Dark brown colour.

  • Place
    [Cook Islands]
  • Associated Place

    Cook Islands

  • Accession Number
    1970.228
  • Accession Date
    20 Oct 1970
  • Other Id

    44109 (ethnology)

  • Department

    Pacific

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  • Kumete, 1970.228, 44109, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • Kumete, 1970.228, 44109, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • Kumete, 1970.228, 44109, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • Kumete, 1970.228, 44109, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • Kumete, 1970.228, 44109, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • Kumete, 1970.228, 44109, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • Kumete, 1970.228, 44109, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • Kumete, 1970.228, 44109, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • Kumete, 1970.228, 44109, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • Kumete, 1970.228, 44109, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • Kumete, 1970.228, 44109, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, Cultural Permissions Apply
  • Bowl

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