Context (CMS Context)
Unlikely to be a Solomon Island object. Papua New Guinea is a more plausible provenance given the shape and carving of the bowl.
Event Date 7/5/2015
Author: Lucie Carreau

Context (CMS Context)
Although the catalogue card indicates that the object was purchased with funds from F.W. Green, the blue book states that the fund came from Professor A.A. Bevan (and Green is crossed off).
Event Date 7/5/2015
Author: Lucie Carreau

Context (CMS Context)
Blue Book Register reads: '1912.679-681. Three wooden food bowls, boat-shaped, of various sizes. [Location:] ?. Bt Steven's sale July 2nd 1912. [crossed off: 'F.W. Green M.A.'] See sale catalogue No 12181, Lots 14, + 15'. "New Guinea" + "Solomon".' Added in pencil: 'Not entered in [illegible]'.
Event Date 7/5/2015
Author: Lucie Carreau

Context (CMS Context)
Labels & inscriptions: Small label with blue border glued to the object reads: '122'. Round label with serrated edge glued to the object [illegible]. Large rectangular label with serrated edges reads 'Lot 14'. Traces of another label inside the bowl. Rectangular label glued under the bowl reads: 'Food bowl [crossed off: F.W. Green M.A. 1912] Prof. Bevan. Bt Stevens, July 2nd 1912. Reg. 1912.689'.
Event Date 7/5/2015
Author: maa

Description (CMS Description)
[From catalogue card:] 'Wooden food bowl'.
Event Date 7/5/2015
Author: maa