Bowl Fragment

EP-1967-1-1

From: Solomon Islands | Santa Ana, Solomon Islands | Natagera

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Native Name Apira
Object Number EP-1967-1-1
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Solomon Islands | Santa Ana, Solomon Islands | Natagera
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Shell | Pigment
Description

Fragment a ritual communion bowl (apira ni mwane). Bonito fish with shell inlay on both sides. Broken at tail and behind upper fin where it would likely attach to a seabird's chest and mouth, respectively.

Length 8.4 cm
Width 4.9 cm
Credit Line William Kohler Expedition; William H. Davenport, 1967

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