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Bowl, late 19th-mid 20th Century
Malaita Island, Malaita Province, Solomon Islands, Melanesia
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Bowl
Bowl, late 19th-mid 20th Century
Malaita Island, Malaita Province, Solomon Islands, Melanesia
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Bowl, late 19th-mid 20th Century Malaita Island, Malaita Province, Solomon Islands, Melanesia Wood; 6 1/2 x 23 x 11 1/4 in. 2003.7.3 Jordan Community Trust Fund Purchase

Bowl

ClassificationsFurnishings-Serviceware-bowls
Datelate 19th-mid 20th Century
Made AtMalaita Province, Solomon Islands
MediumWood
Dimensions6 1/2 x 23 x 11 1/4 in. (16.5 x 58.4 x 28.6 cm)
Credit LineBowers Museum Purchase with funds provided by the Jordan Community Trust
Object number2003.7.3
DescriptionLarge bowl with handles in the form of stylized zoomorphic heads. Melanesian culture, Mailaita Island, Solomon Islands. Dark patinated wood. Late 19th-20th century. The bowl rests on 4 supports and shows signs of persistant use. The handles may be stylized animal heads. Malaita is an important island in the Solomon Islands chain and lies southeast of the islands of Santa Isabel and east of Guadalcanal.
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