Saqa Vonu
human history
Saqa Vonu. Water vessel made from low-fired qele (clay) in the shape of a vonu (turtle). Brown mottled colour. Orifices for water to pour at opposite ends of the vessel. Oval shape with clay head, little feet and front limbs. Underside of the form is decorated with qele. Glazed with makadre (resin from the Dakua tree).
Accession number: 1934.435 Last Update: 20 Sept 2018
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Water vessel (English)
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- Fiji
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1934.435
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18 Dec 1934
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21309 (ethnology)
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