New Caledonia
Circa 1800
Gourd, woven sennit
Height 12 1/4" / 31.1 cm; Diameter 6 3/4" / 17.1 cm
Provenance: Private Collection, Massachusetts; Alain Schoffel Collection, France
A gourd container from New Caledonia, formed from a natural hollowed gourd and fitted with woven sennit decoration across the rounded body. The object was likely used for carrying or storing liquids, with the natural spout-like opening incorporated into its function. The woven bands show careful surface treatment and reflect the practical refinement of Oceanic container forms. An early, illegible label remains present. A related example is held by the Museum of New Zealand, accession OL000099.S/1.
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New Caledonia
Circa 1800
Gourd, woven sennit
Height 12 1/4" / 31.1 cm; Diameter 6 3/4" / 17.1 cm
Provenance: Private Collection, Massachusetts; Alain Schoffel Collection, France
A gourd container from New Caledonia, formed from a natural hollowed gourd and fitted with woven sennit decoration across the rounded body. The object was likely used for carrying or storing liquids, with the natural spout-like opening incorporated into its function. The woven bands show careful surface treatment and reflect the practical refinement of Oceanic container forms. An early, illegible label remains present. A related example is held by the Museum of New Zealand, accession OL000099.S/1.
We ship free anywhere in the world, fully insured, packed by hand.
