- Collection type
- Object
- Description
- Ceramic bulbous pot. Part of an exhibit from a cannibalism trial, see [1935.38.4 .1 - .38] for the individual records. [MOBB [OPS move] 14/11/2017]
- Long description
- Ceramic bulbous pot, which tapers to a narrower neck and flares to a wider rim. Coiled around the neck is cord of plant fibre, with bird feathers and plant fibre, and coild plant fibre around the base, around the body of the pot are tied strips of plant fibre. Inside the pot is are fragments of wood and plant fibre. Part of an exhibit from a cannibalism trial, see [1935.38.4 .1 - .38] for the individual records. [RH [OPS move] 15/11/2017]
- Date / Period
- Date made: Before 1935
- Date collected
- By 1935
- Acquisition information
- Donated: 1935
- Materials and processes
- Material Pottery, Material Plant Fibre, Material String, Material Bird Feather, Process Turned, Process Bound, Process Strung, Process Twisted, Process Tied
- Dimensions
- Height: max 198 mm, Width: max 120 mm, Length: max 120 mm
- Object numbers
- Accession number: 1935.38.4.13
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