House Post

67-5-125

From: Solomon Islands | Santa Ana, Solomon Islands

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Object Number 67-5-125
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Solomon Islands | Santa Ana, Solomon Islands
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Pigment | Shell
Description

Janus image of a dog with inlaid shell eyes; incised frigate bird above, low relief coconut crab below. Post used in canoe house and for the worship of the deity Waiwori. Carver: Faruara of Natagara for Rapitarau, carved in 1940s

Length 246 cm
Credit Line William Kohler Expedition; William H. Davenport, 1967
Other Number P2 - Other Number

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