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CollectionABDUA University of Aberdeen, Human Culture Collection
Object NameBowl
Sedriniyaqona
415
Object NumberABDUA:57178
Other NumberG15+2
Other Number Typeold number
Brief Description"Bowl (1 of 2) for eatables, in wood. Shape: oval. Museum Slip Catalogue: 'Taken from Cannibal tribes'."
Handle has a very long plaited veg fibre cord attached. On this handle there is writing in white ink which states' Viti Levu 1876'. Has old label attached which reads ' 15(2) Bowl Fiji Viti Levu. 1876. Pres. Arthur Gordon 1915'. Sub and elongated oval shape with sharp pointed ends, finely carved. A sedriniyaqona or leaf shaped kava bowl
Dimensions595mm x375mm x150mm
Materialswood, vegetable fibre, string
ConditionGood
Object Production Date1800-1876
Place KeyMelanesia, Fiji Viti Levu
Field CollectorGordon, Arthur John Lewis (Ellon Castle)
Publication NoteUniversity of Aberdeen, Report by Museum Committee, Oct 1914 - Oct 1915, p3.;
Aquisition SourceGordon, Arthur John Lewis; Ellon Castle
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