Water Cooler

18202F

From: Fiji Islands | Vatu-I-Ra

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number 18202F
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Fijian
Provenience Fiji Islands | Vatu-I-Ra
Date Made Early 1870s
Section Oceanian
Materials Clay | Plant Fiber
Description

Globular, in shape of sea turtle. Clay, glazed brown. On top, front a back, two spouts for water. In front flippers, holes for twisted coconut fiber carrying cord, only fragments of which remain. Broken and reconstructed.

Height 13 cm
Length 21 cm
Width 15 cm
Credit Line Gift of William Pepper, 1891

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