Bowl

A bowl from the Solomon Islands, carved from a single piece of wood. It is boat-shaped with a foot and a lug at each end (one detached) inlaid with shell in a pattern of festoons, birds and fishes. Identified by Dr A.L. Kaeppler.

Object Details

ID: AAA2936
Collection: World Cultures
Type: Bowl
Display location: Not on display
Date made: 19th century
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 155 x 550 x 190 mm
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