i Vutu ni Kakana

human history

i Vutu ni Kakana. Food pounder/pestle. Carved from solid kau (wood) into a long and cylindrical shape similar to a baseball bat, with weight concentrated towards the head of the i Vutu ni Kakana which has a rounded base and is cracked. The handle is slightly tapered and has a small chip on it. The original kau is a tan brown colour; the i Vutu ni Kakana has been coated in a dark coloured paint or stain finish with areas of chipping.

Accession number: 1924.158 Last Update: 20 Sept 2018
Other Name

Ai Cula ni Kakana (Lauan)

Food pounder (English)

Place
Fiji
Accession Number

1924.158

Accession Date

1924

Other Id

9472 (ethnology)

Department

Pacific

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