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Old Fijian Priest's Oil Dish with Inlay
Old Fijian Priest's Oil Dish with Inlay
Old Fijian Priest's Oil Dish with Inlay
Old Fijian Priest's Oil Dish with Inlay
Old Fijian Priest's Oil Dish with Inlay
Old Fijian Priest's Oil Dish with Inlay
Old Fijian Priest's Oil Dish with Inlay

Old Fijian Priest's Oil Dish with Inlay "Sedre Ni Waiwai" 17" x 5 1/2 "w

$ 51.74

Availability: 76 in stock
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Condition: Very Good: No Problems: See the description below
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Artist: Unknown
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Fiji
  • Type: Carved vesi wood Fiji Oil Dish
  • Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

    Description

    Hand Crafted Priest’s Oil Dish, “Sedre ni Waiwai”, from Fiji Carved from Native Hardwood (Vesi Wood) with Mother-of-Pearl inlay.
    Circa: 1910 - 1970
    17 inches (43.2 cm) long x 5 1/2 inches (13.4 cm) wide x 2 5/8 inches (6.5 cm) high
    Condition: Very Good: No Problems.
    Description: The Sedre ni Waiwai was used by native Fijian priests to hold oil used in votive ceremonies. It is carved by an expert craftsman from fine grained “Vesi” native hardwood.
    This item was from a San Francisco Bay Area, California collection.
    Shipping insurance is included in the USA and on international shipments when available.
    Shipping can be combined on multiple items if feasible.
    Satisfaction is guaranteed.
    This item is guaranteed to be authentic and in the condition described.
    This auction is presented by
    Jerry Weisberg
    trading in tribal antiques since 1973.