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

    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.