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1926.23.25

Scoop of cylinder of bamboo with opening on one side and incised with frigate birds and fish. [MJD 27/05/2009]

1926.23.25

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Collection type
Object
Description
Scoop of cylinder of bamboo with opening on one side and incised with frigate birds and fish. [MJD 27/05/2009]
Long description
Scoop of cylinder of bamboo with opening on one side and incised with frigate birds and fish. The opening is U-shaped approximately two-thirds of the total length. The scoop is used to make a noise in the water to attract fish. [MJD 27/05/2009]
Geographical reference
Solomon Islands
Oceania > Melanesia > Solomon Islands
New Georgia
Person
Field collector Charles Edward Monro
Field collector HMS Penguin
PRM source Charles Edward Monro
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1895
Date collected
1894 - 1895
Acquisition information
Donated: 1926
Materials and processes
Material Bamboo Plant, Process Carved, Process Incised
Dimensions
Diameter: max 44 mm, Length: max 235 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1926.23.25

Search terms: Music, Fishing, Tool, Figure, Scoop, Fishing Accessory, Bird Figure, Musical Instrument, Fish Figure

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