Accession No
1920.593
Description
Bamboo lime container with incised decoration of frigate birds, fish, sun. The container does not have a lid. Its base is formed by the natural node afforded by bamboo cane, and its length is split. The carving may suggest a practice piece?
Place
Oceania; Melanesia; Solomon Islands
Period
Source
O'Ferrall, William Chamberlain (Rev.) [collector and donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
1920.593
Cultural Affliation
Material
Bamboo; Lime
Local Term
Measurements
Events
Context (Display)
Exhibited: on display in the Bevan Gallery [pre-1980s].
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 1920.593: 'Incised lime box. Bamboo. [added later in pencil]: Bird decoration'.
Event Date 1920
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Bamboo lime container with incised decoration of frigate birds, fish, sun. The container does not have a lid. Its base is formed by the natural node afforded by bamboo cane, and its length is split. The carving may suggest a practice piece?
Event Date 18/6/2025
Author: Lucie Carreau
FM:264801
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