Mortar
67-5-69
From: Solomon Islands | Santa Ana, Solomon Islands
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
| Native Name | Bi |
| Object Number | 67-5-69 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Provenience | Solomon Islands | Santa Ana, Solomon Islands |
| Section | Oceanian |
| Materials | Wood |
| Description | Made by Murisigaie of Gupuna Village on commission from W.H.D. Motif is of a sea bird holding a small fish in beak. This is a unique mortar because of the deisgn. Most of the household mortars of this type are plain. |
| Length | 89 cm |
| Width | 18 cm |
| Outside Diameter | 24 cm |
| Credit Line | William Kohler Expedition; William H. Davenport, 1967 |
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