Fijian Priests’ Dish
1992/15
1800-1850 / Ministers, Preachers & Associates / Other / Wood / Woodwork / World Parish
Wood
1800s
This vessel is made from sacred ‘Vesi’ wood and was once used for cannibal ceremonies. The dish was given to the Rev. James Calvert (1813-1892) when its Fijian owner converted to Christianity. Calvert was a missionary to Fiji who arrived there in 1838, the same year as the Rev. John Hunt.
See also the other Fijian artefacts in the Online Collection.
1992/15
1800s
This vessel is made from sacred ‘Vesi’ wood and was once used for cannibal ceremonies. The dish was given to the Rev. James Calvert (1813-1892) when its Fijian owner converted to Christianity. Calvert was a missionary to Fiji who arrived there in 1838, the same year as the Rev. John Hunt.
See also the other Fijian artefacts in the Online Collection.
1992/15
