Matau Volau

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Matau Volau. Wooden implement carved from kau (wood) into a small blade with handle with wide rounded edge. Rough surface not smooth. Dark Red/brown in colour.

Accession number: 1925.92 Last Update: 20 Sept 2018
Other Name

Matau Volau Dua (Lauan)

Woodworking wedge (English)

Place
Fiji
Accession Number

1925.92

Accession Date

30 Apr 1925

Other Id

13582 (ethnology)

250 (temporary number)

Department

Pacific

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spatula, 1925.92, 13582, 250, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 27 Apr 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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