bowl;
kava-strainer
- Museum number
- Oc,+.4692
- Description
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Bowl, yuqona strainer, kava strainer, of wood with long spout. Traces of a loop for suspension at back.
- Production date
- 19thC (circa 1875)
- Dimensions
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Height: 11 centimetres
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Width: 13.50 centimetres
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Depth: 38 centimetres
- Curator's comments
- Christy collection registration slip description, written in 1890?:
Fijian Islands
Bowl with long spout, of brown wood, somewhat decayed. Traces of a loop for suspension at the back.
"Strainer for yuqona, from the Wainiemala District, interior of Viti Levu. 1875.
Fern leaves are put into the bowl to strain the liquor."
- Location
- Not on display
- Acquisition date
- 1890
- Department
- Africa, Oceania and the Americas
- Registration number
- Oc,+.4692
- Additional IDs
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CDMS number: Oc1890C2.4692 (old CDMS no.)