Bilo Qele

human history

Bilo Qele. Small cup or vessel made of qele (clay). Single opening at top of vessel. Circular hole in centre base. Coating, consisting of makadre (resin from the Dakua tree), visible in some areas. Vessel has been pieced back together (evident in cracks all over vessel).

Accession number: 1930.107 Last Update: 20 Sept 2018
Other Name

Clay cup (English)

Vessel (English)

Place
Fiji
Accession Number

1930.107

Accession Date

25 Mar 1930

Other Id

24513.2 (ethnology)

Department

Pacific

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Bilo Qele, 1930.107, 24513.2, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 23 Feb 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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