Accession No
Z 9246
Description
Dugong charm. The figure represents the head of a dugong, on it is also carved a ray which was probably the totem of the owner. This charm "Kobai" was stuck in the bow of a canoe, supposed to attract fish and also direct to fish.
Place
Oceania; Melanesia; Papua New Guinea; British New Guinea; Western Division; Mawatta
Period
Source
Haddon, Alfred Cort (Dr) [collector and donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
Z 9246; OH 1227
Cultural Affliation
Material
Local Term
Kobai
Measurements
Events
Description (Display)
Case 26.
Event Date 1/8/1998
Author: maa
Description (CMS Description)
Dugong charm. The figure represents the head of a dugong, on it is also carved a ray which was probably the totem of the owner. This charm "Kobai" was stuck in the bow of a canoe, supposed to attract fish and also direct to fish.
cf. T.S.Ex.Vol.V.p.337.fig.57 A.
Event Date 1/8/1998
Author: maa
FM:121422
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