Feast Bowl
67-5-39
From: Solomon Islands | Santa Catalina
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
| Native Name | Apira |
| Object Number | 67-5-39 |
| Current Location | On Loan |
| Provenience | Solomon Islands | Santa Catalina |
| Section | Oceanian |
| Materials | Wood | Shell | Pigment |
| Description | Two ends of bowl carved in sail fish heads with double scrolls underneath. Nautilus shell inlay panels along rim. Bowl used to deliver food to honored guest at commemorative ceremonies (murina). Inscribed on one side underneath central decorated panel, Awote Manitogna "few to paddle." Carvers: Rasia and Farunga of Santa Catalina Is. for Qogoaira of Gapuna Village, Santa Ana. |
| Height | 44 cm |
| Length | 277 cm |
| Width | 47 cm |
| Credit Line | William Kohler Expedition; William H. Davenport, 1967 |
| Other Number | B33 - Other Number |
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