Sedre ni Kakana

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Sedre ni Waiwai (oil dish). Dish used for waiwai (coconut oil) or yaqona (kava). Carved from solid kau (wood) into ovoid shape of dark brown colour. A spout is carved into the rim for pouring liquid. Patina of residue of yaqona dregs at bottom of the basin and white marks at the underside of the basin. Large chip at rim. Three holes drilled into side of the rim. Some chips around the legs. High polish.

Accession number: 1950.128 Last Update: 11 Nov 2020
Other Name

Food dish (English)

Place
Fiji
Accession Number

1950.128

Accession Date

04 Jul 1950

Other Id

31537 (ethnology)

581 (Oldman Collection)

Department

Pacific

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dish, 1950.128, 31537, 581, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 18 Apr 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply
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