Ritual Bowl
67-5-1
From: Solomon Islands | Santa Catalina
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
| Native Name | Apira |
| Object Number | 67-5-1 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Solomon Islander |
| Provenience | Solomon Islands | Santa Catalina |
| Date Made | Before 1966 |
| Section | Oceanian |
| Materials | Wood | Nautilus Shell | Conus Shell | Plant Fiber | Pigment |
| Technique | Carved | Inlaid |
| Description | Ritual communion bowl (apira ni mwane). Full carved fish and support scroll each end. An heirloom bowl, made of hard wood. Carver unknown. Bowl obtained from Mrs. Henry Kuper of Gupuna Village, Santa Ana Island. |
| Height | 15 cm |
| Length | 67 cm |
| Width | 20 cm |
| Credit Line | William Kohler Expedition; William H. Davenport, 1967 |
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