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Ritual Bowl

67-5-6

From: Solomon Islands | Santa Ana, Solomon Islands

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Native Name Apira
Object Number 67-5-6
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Solomon Islands | Santa Ana, Solomon Islands
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Shell | Glass | Pigment
Description

Ritual communion bowl (apira ni mwane). From the Waumwaumwa cult of Natagera Village. Design of bowl is basic scroll (toutou): the ends of this bowl are similar to the bow pieces on some bonito canoes. This type of bowl is not common - only two in the group at Natagera. Carver: Aiwosuga.
Height 21.3 cm
Length 29.8 cm
Width 13.3 cm
Credit Line William Kohler Expedition; William H. Davenport, 1967

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