Ritual Bowl

67-5-19

From: Solomon Islands | Santa Ana, Solomon Islands

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Native Name Apira
Object Number 67-5-19
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Solomon Islands | Santa Ana, Solomon Islands
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Shell | Pigment
Description

Ritual communion bowl (apira ni mwane). Half-fish motif, etching on base. Supports from base not separated from body of bowl.

Height 17 cm
Length 14.5 cm
Width 9.8 cm
Credit Line William Kohler Expedition; William H. Davenport, 1967

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