Feeding Funnel

P4813

From: New Zealand

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number P4813
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Maori
Provenience New Zealand
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood
Description

Feeding funnel. Korere. Used to feed a high-ranking man while he was being tattooed, when touching food was forbidden (tapu). Two carved heads on rim; body of one carved in relief on side of funnel.

Length 13 cm
Width 8 cm
Credit Line Purchased from W. O. Oldman, 1912
Other Number 26477 - Dealer's Number

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