Bitu ni Kesakesa

human history

Bitu ni kesakesa. Pattern roller. Made of bitu (bamboo). Cylindrical in shape and carved around the circumference of the bitu with parallel stripes. Closed (uncut) ends. Residue of black pigment visible across the roller.

Nama tāpiringa: 1924.139 Whakahounga o Mua: 20 Sept 2018
Ingoa Kē

Bamboo pattern roller (English)

Wāhi
Fiji
Accession Number

1924.139

Rā Tāpiringa

03 Jul 1924

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

8793 (ethnology)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia
7 Mātātuhi
Bitu ni kesakesa, 1924.139, 8793, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 17 May 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
Tirohia ngā pikitia ( 7)