Carved model

Maker
Francis Sao
Description
Model custom house mounted on two human figures. House is a rumatora (a feasting house), Qonoto (gable decoration) at each end.
Nautilus shell inlay. Topped by frigate birds and snakes. One female figure, one male figure. Ear plugs and stick through septum are shown.
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Maker
Media/Materials
Wood and shell inlay.
Measurements
495 x 270 x 150mm - HxWxD
Production place
Nurea, Santa Catalina, Solomon Islands
Collection
Mead Collection/Solomon Island/Ethnology
Department collection type
Ethnology
Credit line
Collection of Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato
Accession number
1973/49/9

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