House Post
67-5-125
From: Solomon Islands | Santa Ana, Solomon Islands
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
Object Number | 67-5-125 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Provenience | Solomon Islands | Santa Ana, Solomon Islands |
Section | Oceanian |
Materials | Wood | Pigment | Shell |
Description | Janus image of a dog with inlaid shell eyes; incised frigate bird above, low relief coconut crab below. Post used in canoe house and for the worship of the deity Waiwori. Carver: Faruara of Natagara for Rapitarau, carved in 1940s |
Length | 246 cm |
Credit Line | William Kohler Expedition; William H. Davenport, 1967 |
Other Number | P2 - Other Number |
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