Accession No
1920.590
Description
Bamboo lime container. The body has lost its base but the traces of parinarium paste are still present where it used to be attached. Lid stuck in position. Incised and coloured patterns in black.
Place
Oceania; Melanesia; Solomon Islands
Period
?Late 19th century ?Early 20th century
Source
O'Ferrall, William Chamberlain (Reverend) [collector and donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
1920.590; 15 [O'Ferrall Coll.]
Cultural Affliation
Material
Bamboo; Lime
Local Term
Measurements
Events
Context (Field collection)
Probably collected between 1897 and 1902.
Event Date 1897
Author: Lucie Carreau
Description (Labels & Markings)
Inscription in pencil on the object: 'Solomon 15'
Event Date 1920
Author: Lucie Carreau
Description (Physical description)
Accession register for 1920.590 and 1920 catalogue for the object both describe the object as: 'Bamboo lime box, with cover and mixer. Incised decoration'.
Event Date 1920
Author: maa
Context (Amendments / updates)
The original description for 1920.590 from the accession register and catalogue card (dating from 1920) referred to a bamboo box, cover and mixer. No spatula (mixer) was found with this object. However, 1920.589 did contain a spatula despite the register entry not mentioning it. It is possible that 1920.589 and 1920.590 got mixed up when they were marked.
Event Date 18/6/2025
Author: Lucie Carreau
Description (Physical description)
Bamboo lime container. The body has lost its base but the traces of parinarium paste are still present where it used to be attached. Lid stuck in position. Incised and coloured patterns in black.
Event Date 18/6/2025
Author: Lucie Carreau
FM:264798
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