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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