Mid-20th C. Hawaiian Coconut Cup w/ Seal
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**Originally Listed At $200**
South Pacific, Hawaiian Islands, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A fine cup formed from a hollowed-out coconut shell with a thick rim and a deep basin. The coconut base is formed from a fragment of a second coconut which is adhered to the base of the vessel body. The front of the cup displays the seal of Hawaii which bears the phrase "Ua mau ke ea o ka aina i ka pono," which translates as, "The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness." Size: 4" W x 2.4" H (10.2 cm x 6.1 cm)
Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA collection
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#146443
South Pacific, Hawaiian Islands, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A fine cup formed from a hollowed-out coconut shell with a thick rim and a deep basin. The coconut base is formed from a fragment of a second coconut which is adhered to the base of the vessel body. The front of the cup displays the seal of Hawaii which bears the phrase "Ua mau ke ea o ka aina i ka pono," which translates as, "The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness." Size: 4" W x 2.4" H (10.2 cm x 6.1 cm)
Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#146443
Condition
Minor abrasions to base and cup body, otherwise intact and very good. Nice patina throughout.
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- 24.5%
Mid-20th C. Hawaiian Coconut Cup w/ Seal
Estimate $350 - $525
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