Lime Spatula Item Number: C839 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Spatula with flat, elongated blade that is curved at the tip and tapers towards the handle, which is formed by a crouched figure. The figure is decorated with incised curls that are filled with white lime mineral.
History Of Use
For lime.
Narrative
From the 'Massim' region: Kiriwina (Trobriand) Islands.
Item History
- Made in Kiriwina Islands, Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea before 1927
- Collected between 1895 and 1927
- Owned by Frank Burnett before 1927
- Received from Frank Burnett (Donor) on July 25, 1927
What
- Name
- Lime Spatula
- Identification Number
- C839
- Type of Item
- spatula
- Material
- ebony wood and lime mineral
- Manufacturing Technique
- carved
- Overall
- height 36.8 cm, width 4.4 cm, depth 3.2 cm
Who
- Culture
- Trobriand
- Previous Owner
- Frank Burnett
- Received from
- Frank Burnett (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Kiriwina Islands, Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea
When
- Creation Date
- before 1927
- Collection Date
- between 1895 and 1927
- Ownership Date
- before 1927
- Acquisition Date
- on July 25, 1927
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 66
- Accession Number
- 2191/1147