Kumete

human history

Kumete. Bowl. Used for domestic purposes - food carrying and presentation. Carved from solid wood, possibly tamanu (mahogany). At the rim, one end pointed into a spout, other has a raised wooden mound. Kumete has large cracks along the sides. Four feet carved at the base of the kumete to for balance.

Nama tāpiringa: 1934.321 Whakahounga o Mua: 11 Nov 2025
Ingoa Kē

Bowl (English)

Wāhi
[Rarotonga]/Cook Islands
Accession Number

1934.321

Rā Tāpiringa

14 Sep 1934

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

20820 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
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Kumete, 1934.321, 20820, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 02 Nov 2016, Cultural Permissions Apply
Kumete, 1934.321, 20820, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 02 Nov 2016, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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