Artist:Makira Islander
Medium: Wood, nautilus shell, parinarium nut paste
Geograhical Locations:
Dates:early 20th century
Dimensions: 7 x 16 1/4 x 6 1/4 in. (17.8 x 41.3 x 15.9 cm)
Collections:
Accession Number: 62.29
Image: CUR.62.29_detail05.jpg,
Catalogue Description: Carved wooden bowl with mother of pearl inlay. The bowl is carved with the head and tail of the frigate bird. This type of bowl, "Opuna," was used in the initiation rites of the young boys as well as in large public feasts.