Lot 105b, Auction 5/17/2024: 19th C. Hawaiian Gourd Ipu Koko (Drinking Vessel)
$573.75
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North Pacific, Hawaiian Islands, ca. 19th century CE. A hollowed gourd drinking cup called an ipu koko. The spherical vessel has a large interior basin capable of holding much liquid. This type of vessel was typically used by the native Hawaiian people. Size: 5.4″ L x 5.375″ W x 4.1″ H (13.7 cm x 13.7 cm x 10.4 cm)
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Condition: Minor abrasions, otherwise intact and excellent. Great surface smoothness. Previous inventory label along interior wall.
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection, acquired from 2000 to 2010
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