Sedre ni Kakana

human history

Sedre ni Waiwai (oil dish). Dish used for waiwai (coconut oil) or yaqona (kava). Carved from solid kau (wood) into ovoid shape of dark brown colour. A spout is carved into the rim for pouring liquid. Patina of residue of yaqona dregs at bottom of the basin and white marks at the underside of the basin. Large chip at rim. Three holes drilled into side of the rim. Some chips around the legs. High polish.

Nama tāpiringa: 1950.128 Whakahounga o Mua: 11 Nov 2020
Ingoa Kē

Food dish (English)

Wāhi
Fiji
Accession Number

1950.128

Rā Tāpiringa

04 Jul 1950

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

31537 (ethnology)

581 (Oldman Collection)

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
7 Mātātuhi
dish, 1950.128, 31537, 581, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 18 Apr 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply
dish, 1950.128, 31537, 581, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 18 Apr 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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