Ritual Bowl

67-5-17

From: Solomon Islands | Santa Ana, Solomon Islands

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Native Name Apira
Object Number 67-5-17
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Solomon Islands | Santa Ana, Solomon Islands
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Shell | Pigment
Description

Ritual communion bowl (apira ni mwane). Bird bowl with folded wings, small bird on tail of larger.

Height 17.2 cm
Length 43.5 cm
Width 13.7 cm
Credit Line William Kohler Expedition; William H. Davenport, 1967

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