Te puukao inu

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Te puukao inu. Coconut shell container. This puukao inu is shaped from a fuaaniu (mature coconut shell) which is light brown in colour. There is a large hole at the top of the shell. It has a matte surface treatment and a slight natural peak at the base.

Accession number: 1969.94 Last Update: 10 Sept 2026
Other Name

Coconut shell container (English)

Accession Number

1969.94

Accession Date

24 Apr 1969

Other Id

41287 (ethnology)

Department

Pacific

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