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Bowl with Spiral Shaped Handles, 20th Century Admiralty Islands, Melanesia, Oceania Wood; 9 …
Bowl
Bowl with Spiral Shaped Handles, 20th Century Admiralty Islands, Melanesia, Oceania Wood; 9 …
Bowl with Spiral Shaped Handles, 20th Century Admiralty Islands, Melanesia, Oceania Wood; 9 1/2 x 22 1/2 x 17 2011.11.10 Collected on behalf of the Bowers Museum by the Roski-Keller-Martin Expeditions 2000-2008

Bowl

ClassificationsFurnishings-Serviceware-bowls
Date20th Century
Made AtManus Province, Papua New Guinea
MediumWood
Dimensions9 1/8 × 22 1/2 × 16 3/4 in., 86.4 oz. (23.2 × 57.2 × 42.5 cm, 2.449 kg.)
Credit LineCollected on behalf of the Bowers Museum by the Roski-Keller-Martin Expeditions 2000-2008
Object number2011.11.10
DescriptionThis style of ornate bowl from Lou Island was reserved for feasting. The body and feet are cut from single sections of the large, native trees. To create a perfectly ovoid bowl these sections are hollowed with fire. The handles are decorative, likely inspired by cuscus tails, sea snail shells, or boar tusks. They are carved separately and then attached with a glue made from parinarium nut.
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