Offering Post Part

67-5-143B

From: Solomon Islands | Santa Ana, Solomon Islands | Natagera

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Native Name Aisuari
Object Number 67-5-143B
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Solomon Islands | Santa Ana, Solomon Islands | Natagera
Creator Maemae
Date Made 1966
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood
Description

Aisuari type. Curved shark, head down. Geometric design on base. This post is a copy of one currently used by Maemae of Natagera Village. Carved by Maemae, commissioned by W. Davenport. Completed in Oct. 1966

Length 57 cm
Width 7 cm
Credit Line William Kohler Expedition; William H. Davenport, 1967

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