Context (CMS Context)
The Accession Register notes ‘Edward Bourne’ as the source, whilst the 1921 Annual Report notes that the Bourne Collection was received ‘through Baron A. von Hugel’.Catalogue card reads: “D. E. Bourne per A.v.H.”
Event Date 21/11/2007
Author: maa

Description (CMS Description)
[From catalogue card:] '[one of] Three carved canoe ('Wind god') figure heads. (2 with pearl inlay)'.
Event Date 21/11/2007
Author: maa

Description (CMS Description)
Small wooden figure carved with a lug at the back for use as a canoe prow ornament. Very pronounced prognathous features. Face inlaid with butterfly-shaped pieces of nautilus shell forming a curved line from the eyebrows to the chin. Two 'screw'-like inlays on the cheek. One ear broken off, the other damaged. Hand clasped under the chin. European-type flat-top hat.
Event Date 1/4/2015
Author: maa