Bowl-wood
Production date
20th Century
Country
Solomon Islands
State/Province
Makira
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Description
Register description: Bowl (food) - wood, painted black, nautilus shell inlay, 2 carved bonito fish on handles. L.450mm,W.240mm
Classification
INDIGENOUS CULTURES Melanesian & South Sea Islander bowl wood
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Production date
20th Century
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Measurements
L450 x W140 x H240 mm
Media/Materials description
Wood, shell
History and use
This feast bowl is typical of the style made in Makira Province of Solomon Islands. The bowl is inlaid with nautilus shell and features a design of bonito fish.
The bowl was puchased by the museum in 1973.
The bowl was puchased by the museum in 1973.
Registration number
E9931
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