Food Bowl, Hawaiian Islands
umeke la'au pakaka
diameter 7 3/4in (19.7cm)
Wood
Provenance:
Samuel (Kamuela) Parker, Hawaii
Known as Kamuela Parker or sometimes Samuel Keaoililani Parker (1853–1920), Parker was a major landowner and businessman on the island of Hawaii, heir to the Parker Ranch estate. He became involved in politics at a critical time of the Kingdom of Hawaii, serving in its last cabinet.
A finely hand-carved, probably kou, bowl with tall, thin sides, no repairs and rich, dark brown patina on interior and rich varied honey-brown exterior patina.
diameter 7 3/4in (19.7cm)
Wood
Provenance:
Samuel (Kamuela) Parker, Hawaii
Known as Kamuela Parker or sometimes Samuel Keaoililani Parker (1853–1920), Parker was a major landowner and businessman on the island of Hawaii, heir to the Parker Ranch estate. He became involved in politics at a critical time of the Kingdom of Hawaii, serving in its last cabinet.
A finely hand-carved, probably kou, bowl with tall, thin sides, no repairs and rich, dark brown patina on interior and rich varied honey-brown exterior patina.
Sold for
US$ 2,375
inc. premium
Category: Ethnographic Art / African, Oceanic and Pre-Columbian Art
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