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Rare & Fine Fiji Priest's Oil Dish
Rare & Fine Fiji Priest's Oil Dish
Rare & Fine Fiji Priest's Oil Dish
Rare & Fine Fiji Priest's Oil Dish
Rare & Fine Fiji Priest's Oil Dish
Rare & Fine Fiji Priest's Oil Dish

Rare & Fine Fiji Priest's Oil Dish "Sedre Ni Waiwai" with 2 Faces 12" x 6" x 2"h

$ 155.76

Availability: 71 in stock
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Type: Carved vesi wood Fiji Oil Dish
  • Condition: Very Good: See the description below
  • Modified Item: No
  • Provenance: From a California collection
  • Culture: Pacific Islands
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Fiji
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Artist: Unknown
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days

    Description

    Very Fine Hand Crafted Priest’s Oil Dish, “Sedreniwaiwai”, from Fiji Carved from Native Hardwood (Vesi Wood) with Two Carved Faces
    Circa: Early to Mid-20
    th
    Century
    12 inches (30.7 cm) long x 6 inches (14.8 cm) wide 2 inches (5.3 cm) high
    Condition: Very good: No Problems
    Description: The Sedreniwaiwai was used by native Fijian priests to hold oil used in votive ceremonies. This one, purchased at a local auction, has the finest carving of any object of this type that I have ever seen.
    This item was from a Northern California estate.
    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.