Aū’a

human history

Aū’a. Bowl. Carved from a single piece of ra'au (wood), possibly coconut tree wood. Oval in shape. Lug at an end with a hole drilled through it. Wide rim, approximately 12mm wide. Dark brown/black coloured markings visible across the inner surface of the aū’a. Cracks visible across the inner surface and underside of the aū’a. Light coloured markings, possibly paint, visible across the underside and external surface near rim. Chipping across rim near lug as well as across rim of sides.

Nama tāpiringa: 1981.276 Whakahounga o Mua: 8 Sept 2023
Ingoa Kē

'Umete (Tahitian)

Bowl (English)

Accession Number

1981.276

Rā Tāpiringa

30 Sep 1981

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

49526 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
16 Mātātuhi
bowl, 1981.276, 49526, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 17 Jan 2018, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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