i Cula ni Bokola

human history

i Cula ni Bokola. Carved from solid kau (wood) into four prongs, with a tapering handle, and is tear-drop in shape with a bulbous base. There is a round sticker, with serrated edges, across the mid-section of the fork. Light-coloured markings visible across handle. Dark brown in colour with glossy patina.

Nama tāpiringa: 1925.92 Whakahounga o Mua: 20 Sept 2018
Ingoa Kē

Human flesh fork (English)

Wāhi
Fiji
Accession Number

1925.92

Rā Tāpiringa

30 Apr 1925

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

13587 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
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fork, flesh, 1925.92, 13587, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 08 Jun 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply
fork, flesh, 1925.92, 13587, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 08 Jun 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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