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PAIR OF POTTERY WATER VESSELS, FIJI ISLANDS. Ceramic and natural fibre. Archaeological excavations reveal that pottery has been made in the Fijian archipelago for 3000 years. However, the earliest descriptions of pottery use in Fijian society come from observers in the 1800s.At this time, pottery was made by women throughout Fiji with some regional variations in style. Pots were used for cooking and for storing liquids and food stuffs.They were exchanged between communities for goods and services.They were given as gifts and presented as tribute on ceremonial occasions. Approx Lengths 16cm & 15.5cm. PROVENANCE Private collection, New South Wales
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