Kumete

human history

Kumete. Bowl. Used for domestic purposes - food carrying and presentation. Kumete is tear drop shaped. Carved from rakau (wood), possibly tamanu (mahogany). Kumete's rim is carved into a spout at one end with a blunt front surface. The other end of the kumete has a small raised knob as a means to grip. Four feet carved on the base for the kumete to balance on.

Whakahounga o Mua: 1 Sept 2023
Ingoa Kē

Bowl (English)

Wāhi Hāngai

Rarotonga/Cook Islands

Rā Tāpiringa

1899

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

12310 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

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Kumete, 12310, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 02 Nov 2016, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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