i Cula ni Bokola

human history

i Cula ni Bokola. Carved from solid kau (wood) into a form consisting of a bulbous multi-segmented handle and four prongs. The mid section of the fork is diamond in shape. The i cula is finished into a tapered handle with a cap carved on the butt. Splits are visible across the fork. Chipping visible at the top of the handle. The i cula is dark brown in colour with a little bit of patina.

Nama tāpiringa: 1932.413 Whakahounga o Mua: 20 Sept 2018
Ingoa Kē

Human flesh fork (English)

Wāhi
Fiji
Accession Number

1932.413

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

18245.2 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
4 Mātātuhi
fork, flesh, 1932.413, 18245.2, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 08 Jun 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply
fork, flesh, 1932.413, 18245.2, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 08 Jun 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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