Accession No
Z 216
Description
Canoe prow ornament - Canoe ornament of carved wood. Placed in stern.
Place
Oceania; Melanesia; Solomon Islands; San Cristoval
Period
Source
Rivers Collection; Rivers, William Halse Rivers (Dr)
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
Z 216
Cultural Affliation
Material
Wood
Local Term
Measurements
Events
Description (CMS Description)
Canoe ornament carved in the shape of two 'horns' atop a large lug. The surface is decorated with geometric designs as well as eyes and birds.
Event Date 7/4/2015
Author: maa
Context (CMS Context)
An old display label found in the archives (OA2/15/9) reads: ‘CANOE ORNAMENT. / PLACED IN STERN. / RIVERS COLL. / Z,216'.
Event Date 7/4/2015
Author: maa
Description (CMS Description)
Canoe ornament of carved wood. Placed in stern.
Event Date 7/4/2015
Author: maa
FM:268054
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