Domodomo

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Domodomo. Masthead. This domodomo is carved from kau (wood) into a cylindrical shaft and large mast head with a triangular opening carved in its centre, and a circular hole directly underneath. At each side of the shaft, just under the mast head are two carved side protrusions, both are triangular and stepped in shape. The lower end of the shaft is cut at a diagonal. The wood is cracked. It is dark brown in colour and a glossy patina.

Accession number: 1924.139 Last Update: 20 Sept 2018
Other Name

Mast segment (English)

Place
Fiji
Accession Number

1924.139

Accession Date

03 Jul 1924

Other Id

8792 (ethnology)

Department

Pacific

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Domodomo, 1924.139, 8792, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 18 Jan 2018, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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