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Old Fijian Priest's Oil Dish
Old Fijian Priest's Oil Dish
Old Fijian Priest's Oil Dish
Old Fijian Priest's Oil Dish
Old Fijian Priest's Oil Dish
Old Fijian Priest's Oil Dish
Old Fijian Priest's Oil Dish

Old Fijian Priest's Oil Dish "Sedre Ni Waiwai" 16" x 7"w x 2"

$ 81.31

Availability: 100 in stock
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Condition: Very Good: See the description below
  • Culture: Pacific Islands
  • Type: Carved vesi wood Fiji Oil Dish
  • Artist: Unknown
  • Provenance: From a Hawaii collection
  • Modified Item: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Fiji
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days

    Description

    Hand Crafted Priest’s Oil Dish, “Sedre ni Waiwai”, from Fiji Carved from Native Hardwood (Vesi Wood).
    Circa: 1910 - 1950
    16 inches (40.6 cm) long x 7 inches (17.8 cm) wide x 2 inches (5 cm) high
    Condition: Very Good: There are small use chips in several areas of the fluted side and below the front end. There are not any repairs.
    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 one block of superb “Vesi” native hardwood.
    This item was from a Hawaii 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.