Turuma lid

Description

Flanged lid for a turuma or oval box of wood, secured by a sinnet cord passing through lugs: Polynesian, Tokelau (Union) Islands, late 19th to early 20th century

Museum reference

A.1916.263 A

Collection

Oceania

Object name

Turuma lid, Box lid

Production information

Tokelau Islands, Polynesia

Date

Late 19th - early 20th century

Materials

Wood, Sinnet

Physical description

Wood; flanged, secured by a sinnet cord passing through lugs

Exhibitions

• Facing the Sea (29 Jul 2011)
  National Museum of Scotland

On display

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