Bowl – apira

Maker
Piri Maferaimafuara
Description
Modelled on traditional ceremonial bowls. Triangular nautilus shell pattern typical of Makira Harbour art. Handles are a stylised version of fish.
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Maker
Media/Materials
Wood coated with traditional lacquer composed of charcoal mixed with resin. Nautilus shell inlay and plaited reed/ twine.
Measurements
165 x 350 x 125mm - HxWxD
Production place
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
1973/49/37

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