Bowl Item Number: C1383 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Red-brown wood oval dish on a thin base extending up to the sides of the dish, creating two handles. Rim of the dish is carved with a zigzag border. Upper part of the outer edges of the handles are carved with a tooth pattern.
History Of Use
New Ireland food bowl.
Item History
- Made in Wabag, Enga, Papua New Guinea
- Owned by Alexander Maggs before June 1968
- Received from Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source) and Alexander Maggs (Seller) during June 1968
What
Who
- Culture
- New Guinea
- Previous Owner
- Alexander Maggs
- Received from
- Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source) and Alexander Maggs (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Wabag, Enga, Papua New Guinea
When
- Ownership Date
- before June 1968
- Acquisition Date
- during June 1968
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0144/0011