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19th C. Hawaiian Gourd Ipu Koko (Drinking Vessel)

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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)

Please note this item falls under the Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act and is not eligible for international shipping. Native American, Alaska Native, & Native Hawaiian objects are only eligible to ship within the United States.

Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection, acquired from 2000 to 2010

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