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Late 19th C. Hawaiian Coconut Shell Goblet

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**Originally Listed At $450**

North America, Hawaiian Islands, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A beautiful and fine-grained goblet made from a hollowed and shaved coconut. The cup is comprised of a dark-brown coconut shell with a smooth rim and polished to a lustrous sheen. The cup has a nicely turned wooden pedestal foot. Cups like this example were typically used in royal dinners, celebrations, or other events of regal importance. Size: 3.875" in diameter x 5.625" H (9.8 cm x 14.3 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.

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#145413
Condition Report: Foot has been repaired and there is visible adhesive and a nail on the underside. Two small fissures from the rim. Old collection label on interior. Rich patina on surface.

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**Originally Listed At $450**

North America, Hawaiian Islands, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A beautiful and fine-grained goblet made from a hollowed and shaved coconut. The cup is comprised of a dark-brown coconut shell with a smooth rim and polished to a lustrous sheen. The cup has a nicely turned wooden pedestal foot. Cups like this example were typically used in royal dinners, celebrations, or other events of regal importance. Size: 3.875" in diameter x 5.625" H (9.8 cm x 14.3 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.

#145413
Condition Report: Foot has been repaired and there is visible adhesive and a nail on the underside. Two small fissures from the rim. Old collection label on interior. Rich patina on surface.

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