Collection of Auckland Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira, 12530

This kumete, or food bowl, is carved from a large piece of wood. It would have been used for large feasts.

Rarotongan

Unknown

wood/plant material

1010mm (This object was measured as part of a Light Sensitivity gallery survey, undertaken by Sabine Weik in G62 Pacific Masterpieces gallery, on 19.3.2015 (MPH 29/10/2015).)

510mm (This object was measured as part of a Light Sensitivity gallery survey, undertaken by Sabine Weik in G62 Pacific Masterpieces gallery, on 19.3.2015 (MPH 29/10/2015).)

255mm (This object was measured as part of a Light Sensitivity gallery survey, undertaken by Sabine Weik in G62 Pacific Masterpieces gallery, on 19.3.2015 (MPH 29/10/2015).)

Bowl, food

Food Service T&E

Tools & Equipment

30 Jan 2026