Canoe Bailer Item Number: 1485/15 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Carved wooden bailer, cylindrical in shape with the central interior and end carved round; the one end is vertically flat. Extending from the back wall is cylindrical shaped handle with an incised human end on the tip. There is another similar structure along the flat end of the bailer with a more elongated head at the tip. Along the top edge is a repeating z-like shaped pattern with rounded corners.
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
- Current Location
- Case 60
- Accession Number
- 1485/0015