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Potakatawhiti, kumete

human history
  • Other Name

    carved bowl (descriptive name)

  • Description

    This bowl illustrates the story of Tama Te Kapua's dog, Potakatawhiti, and how he helped Tama Te Kapua and his brother Whakaturia steal the bowl of Uenuku. The bowl is elaborately carved, and features Whakaturia and Tamatekapua, sitting atop Potakatawhiti and grasping the bowl. This lid itself has two low relief faces, and two projecting faces. The entire bowl and figures are intricately carved with rauponga designs and have paua inset eyes.

  • Accession Date
    1890
  • Other Id

    48 (ethnology)

    882 (Taonga Database)

  • Department

    Māori

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  • Last Update
    22 Dec 2017
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