The George Brown Collection at Minpaku
An introduction to the life and work of George Brown, and his collection of ethnological artefacts.
Beater from Ruviana, Solomon Islands
Used to beat out bark sheets. Narrow lines are carved on the surface. Beaters of varying fineness are used, usually starting with ones with rougher lines and graduating to those with finer lines.
| Collection Number | H0138246 |
|---|---|
| Artefact | Beater |
| Location | Ruviana (now New Georgia), Solomon Islands |
| Materials | Wood |
| Dimensions/Weight | H: 6.5 cm / W: 6.8 cm / D: 29.1 cm / Wght: 570.0 g |