Name/Title
New Guinea BowlEntry/Object ID
MK_0314Description
This dark wooden circular bowl from New Guinea showcases a rounded bottom and a flat rim adorned with a border of intricate continuous zigzags. Enhancing both functionality and aesthetic appeal, this bowl features two low handles at the sides, providing ease of handling and adding a touch of elegance to its design.
Within the Mauna Kea Hotel's distinguished collection of South Pacific wooden bowls, this carved piece captivates and invites viewers to immerse themselves in the rich traditions of South Pacific craftsmanship.
This treasured piece has been in the Mauna Kea's collection since 1965, when Laurance Rockefeller developed the hotel.Made/Created
Place
Country
New GuineaContinent
OceaniaLocation
Area
8th Floor AtriumFloor
8th FloorBuilding
Main TowerRoom
2nd Floor Art Storage RoomFloor
2nd FloorBuilding
Beach WingRoom
Engineering AtticFloor
Promenade LevelBuilding
Main TowerRoom
Garden RoomFloor
Promenade LevelBuilding
Main Tower