Ceremonial Ladle, 19th Century
Austral Islands, French Polynesia, Polynesia
Wood; 28 7/8 × 5 …

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Ladle

ClassificationsFurnishings-Serviceware-utensils-ladles

Date19th Century

Made AtFrench Polynesia, France

MediumWood

Dimensions28 7/8 × 5 3/4 × 4 1/2 in. (73.3 × 14.6 × 11.4 cm)

Credit LineJordan Community Trust Purchase

Object number2006.7.2

DescriptionThis exquisitely carved ceremonial ladle or scoop was made in the Austral Islands and is believed to have been used to serve kava, a drink made from kava root. The bands of repeating diamond shapes give this ladle incredible texture and a band of stylized human faces encircle the handle. This elaborate and highly ornamental carving style is characteristic of artwork from the Austral Islands.

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