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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