Kumete

human history

Kumete. Bowl. Used for domestic purposes, food carrying and presentation. Large, circular kumete, carved thick from solid rakau (wood), possibly tamanu (mahogany). Surface shows wear and is rough to the touch. Interior shows markings from adze work. Dark brown colour.

Whakahounga o Mua: 5 Sept 2023

Ingoa Kē

Bowl (English)

Wāhi

Rarotonga/Cook Islands

Wāhi Hāngai

Rarotonga/Cook Islands

Rā Tāpiringa

1899

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

12309 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Whakaahuatanga ā-Kiko

Kumete. Bowl. Large, circular kumete, carved thick from solid rakau (wood), possibly tamanu (mahogany). Surface shows wear and is rough to the touch. Interior shows markings from adze work. Small cracks in the wood in several areas. Dark brown colour. Good condition. "12309" is handwritten in faded white ink at side interior of the kumete. "12309 RAROTONGA" is handwritten in white ink on the bottom of the kumete.

Kumete

Kumete

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Kumete

Kumete

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Taonga

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