Accession No
1920.592
Description
Bamboo lime container. It is incised with geometric patterns in black. The lid is carved with 4 triangular cutouts to rest a lime stick. No traces of lime and the lid is split.
Place
Oceania; Melanesia; Solomon Islands
Period
Source
O'Ferrall, William Chamberlain (Reverend) [collector and donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
1920.592; 15 [O'Ferrall Coll.]
Cultural Affliation
Material
Bamboo; Lime
Local Term
Measurements
54mm x 193mm
Events
Description (Labels & Markings)
'1920.592.' inscribed in black ink on the object. 'Solomon' and '15' [O'Ferrall typological number] inscribed in pencil on the object
Event Date
Author: maa
Context (Field collection)
Probably collected between 1897 and 1902.
Event Date 1897
Author: Lucie Carreau
Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card for 1920.592: 'Bamboo lime box with cover. Incised decoration.'
Event Date 1920
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Lime box with lid. Incised geometrical patterns rubbed in black pigments. The lid has split.
Event Date 28/1/2016
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Bamboo lime container. It is incised with geometric patterns in black. The lid is carved with 4 triangular cutouts to rest a lime stick. No traces of lime and the lid is split.
Event Date 18/6/2025
Author: Lucie Carreau
FM:264800
Images (Click to view full size):
