Accession No
1921.565.47
Description
Lime container of bamboo with lid (cannot be opened). The surface is decorated with incised geometrical patterns in black. The top of the lid and bottom of the box are sealed with black parinarium paste. The lid carved with 4 triangular cut outs to rest a lime stick.
Place
Oceania; Melanesia; Solomon Islands
Period
Source
Bourne, Edmond [Brother] [field collector and donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
1921.565.47
Cultural Affliation
Material
Bamboo
Local Term
Measurements
54mm x 198mm
Events
Description (Labels & Markings)
'21.565.47.' inscribed in black ink on the object.
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Catalogue cards for 1921.565.43-50: '8 carved bamboo lime boxes.'
Event Date 1921
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Lime container of bamboo with lid (cannot be opened). The surface is decorated with incised geometrical patterns in black. The top of the lid and bottom of the box are sealed with black parinarium paste. The lid carved with 4 triangular cut outs to rest a lime stick.
Event Date 28/1/2016
Author: maa
FM:264863
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