IDNO

Doc.485


Description

Final Crowther-Beynon Grant report by Melissa Metzger, PhD candidate at the University of Bradford. Metzger examined polished discoidal knives in MAA's collection, and the report includes information on each. Large circular pearlshell ornament of the type worn by the geregere l (parrot man) in the Malo Bomai ceremonies is depicted on the top left. Coconut water carriers, warup (drum) and weris (fish scoop) shown on the top right


Place

Europe; British Isles; England


Source

Metzger, Melissa


Date

2018


Keywords

Objects; Archaeology


Author

Metzger, Melissa


Events

Context (Other)
Metzger was awarded the Crowther-Beynon grant in May 2017, conducted her research at MAA in September 2017 and submitted her final report in November 2018.
29/05/2020
Created by: Imogen Gunn (admin) on 29/05/2020


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