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Wood bowl, or umeke, with polished interior and exterior surfaces. From Hawaii, also referred to as "calabash." Two hourglass-shaped plugs have been inserted to hold together a cracked surface - a traditional method of repair. A small Hawaiian royal coat of arms has been affixed to the outer surface. Umeke are highly esteemed and are frequently passed down as family heirlooms.
bowls (vessels)
wood (plant material)
Hawaiian
Bowl
Original to Phillips House (Salem, Mass.),
FD283
Unknown
Hawaii, Pacific Island Group
4 1/4 x 4 (HxD), 8 7/8 (diameter) (inches)
Gift of the Stephen Phillips Memorial Charitable Trust for Historic Preservation
2006.44.2077
Bishop Museum Art Conservation Handout on museum website
Hawaii (United States)
Hawaii (United States)
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