Ritual Mortar
67-5-48
From: Solomon Islands | Santa Catalina
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
| Native Name | Bi |
| Object Number | 67-5-48 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Provenience | Solomon Islands | Santa Catalina |
| Section | Oceanian |
| Materials | Wood | Shell |
| Description | An heirloom used for mixing puddings used in tutelary rituals. Inlay work designates this mortar as one used for ritual rather than ordinary food. See 67-5-47, 67-5-69. |
| Height | 33 cm |
| Outside Diameter | 15 cm |
| Credit Line | William Kohler Expedition; William H. Davenport, 1967 |
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