Kumete (Bowl)

Pre 1970

Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
Auckland, New Zealand

Kumete. Bowl. Used for domestic purposes - food carrying and presentation. Egg shaped with spout carved at one end to enable pouring. Slightly raised lug at widest end to for added grip. Four feet carved at the base to enable the kumete to stand balanced. High patina. Dark brown colour.

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Details

Title: Kumete (Bowl)
Date Created: Pre 1970
Location: [Cook Islands]
Provenance: Collection of Auckland Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
External Link: Auckland Museum: Collections Online
Medium: Wood
Rights: please see our Cultural Permissions guidelines for information on re-using this image., Auckland Museum's cultural-permissions policy applies
Other reference number: 44109
Acquisition number: 1970.228

Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira

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