Taro Board Item Number: 1485/10 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Canoe shaped board with a rectangular shaped body with rounded, tapered ends. The sides have an incised decorative band with curled, projecting designs at each end. Both sides are similar. The bottom is slightly rounded while the top is flat.
Narrative
From the 'Massim' region: Kiriwina (Trobriand) Islands.
Item History
- Made in Kiriwina Islands, Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea
- Owned by William McCann before July 10, 1991
- Received from William McCann (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) on July 10, 1991
What
Who
- Culture
- Trobriand
- Previous Owner
- William McCann
- Received from
- William McCann (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Kiriwina Islands, Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea
When
- Ownership Date
- before July 10, 1991
- Acquisition Date
- on July 10, 1991
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1485/0010