Canoe Bow Ornament
67-5-40
From: Solomon Islands | Santa Ana, Solomon Islands
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
| Native Name | Pinapina |
| Object Number | 67-5-40 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Provenience | Solomon Islands | Santa Ana, Solomon Islands |
| Section | Oceanian |
| Materials | Wood | Peel | Pigment |
| Description | Subtype: pinapina. Ataro tari "running deity" carved inside. Made by Reresimae for canoe named Manu Farere "Bird searching" that was dedicated to the deity Rugamae. This specimen was taken from the burial part of the canoe house in Natagera where it was placed when the canoe disintegrated. |
| Length | 62.5 cm |
| Credit Line | William Kohler Expedition; William H. Davenport, 1967 |
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