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Bowl

MOA: University of British Columbia

3348/1

Oval wooden bowl in the shape of a bird. The exterior of the bowl is carved in a bird-shape with feathers extending out along the long edges, tail feathers at one end, and the head at the other. The bowl is incised with a humanoid face wearing a three-pronged headdress - all ornately carved with repeating geometric designs. The incised designs have a white appearance. The face has a raised nose, and from its mouth extends a small fish, which connects with the beak of the bird. The interior of the bowl is plain.

  • Type of Item bowl
  • Culture New Guinea
  • Material wood, lime
  • Manufacturing Technique carved, incised
  • Measurements height 11.0 cm, width 26.0 cm, depth 53.0 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner Barbara Binns
  • Received from Barbara Binns
  • Made in Morobe
  • Creation Date during 1980
  • Collection Date during 1980
  • Ownership Date before February 27, 2019
  • Acquisition Date on February 27, 2019
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3348/0001

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