Ritual Bowl

67-5-11

From: Solomon Islands | Santa Ana, Solomon Islands

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Native Name Apira
Object Number 67-5-11
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Solomon Islands | Santa Ana, Solomon Islands
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Shell | Glass | Pigment
Description

Ritual communion bowl (apira ni mwane). Bonito in full round on base with half-fish motif on bowl. Carver: Sao of Natagera

Height 20.3 cm
Length 44 cm
Width 13.4 cm
Credit Line William Kohler Expedition; William H. Davenport, 1967

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