Solomon Islands Bamboo Containers
Two lime containers
North Solomon Islands
Bamboo
Heights: 22 cm and 15 cm
First half 20th century
Ex Dutch Marist Mission
Two bamboo lime containers from the North Solomon Islands, dating to the first half of the 20th century. Both containers are decorated with black designs and were collected by the Dutch Marist Mission.
The larger container has four long slots with a sliding system for accessing the lime powder used in betel chewing. It contains a second container and bears a number and a written text. The smaller container is a simple one with a lid. The top of the lid and the bottom of the container are missing.
€ 300 for both
