Accession No
Z 11065
Description
Figure carved of wood representing a human male- squatting with hands over the abdomen. There is pearl shell inlay on the face and eyes.
Place
Oceania; Melanesia; Solomon Islands
Period
Source
Selwyn, John Richardson (Bishop) [?collector]; Selwyn, Annie Catherine (Mrs) [?vendor; ?donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
Z 11065; MAA: ?E 1900.182 [incorrect IDNO number]
Cultural Affliation
Material
Wood; Shell
Local Term
Measurements
111mm x 335mm x 128mm
Events
Description (CMS Description)
Figure carved of wood representing a human male- squatting with hands over the abdomen. Large earings are represented. There is pearl shell inlay on the face and eys. lashes are indicated by ovals of pearl shell
Event Date
Author: maa
Context (CMS Context)
(Bio) Female donor Mrs Selwyn. Old paper label attache to card, " 1900.182 Solomon Is Santa Cruz Mrs Selwyn"
Register notes E 1900.182 as a carrying stick, Bishop Selwyn Coll, via Mrs Selwyn from Santa Cruz.
Event Date
Author: maa
Conservation (Remedial)
CON.2015.1151 | Remedial
Event Date 17/4/2015
Author: kw402
FM:145977
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