Kumete

human history

Kumete. Bowl. Used as a container to hold food or liquids. Kumete is egg shaped and carved from rakau (wood), with a spout carved into one side to pour contents. Circular, looped handle carved into long side. Handle is chipped. Rim of the kumete is cracked. Brown in colour.

Nama tāpiringa: 1969.81 Whakahounga o Mua: 20 Sept 2018
Ingoa Kē

Bowl (English)

Wāhi
Atiu/Cook Islands
Wāhi Hāngai

Atiu/Cook Islands

Accession Number

1969.81

Rā Tāpiringa

16 Apr 1969

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

41119 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
10 Mātātuhi
Kumete, 1969.81, 41119, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 02 Nov 2016, Cultural Permissions Apply
Kumete, 1969.81, 41119, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 02 Nov 2016, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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