Two conch shell each with pierced hole, presented by the Fijian people to E. J. Marsden, tour organiser, first Fijian Cricket Team Tour to Australia 1907-8
Object Type
Ethnological artefacts/Ceremonial items/Musical instrument
Date Used
Circa 1907
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Brief Description
Two conch shells from Fiji that have been pierced with a hole each. Used for communication purposes by blowing through the hole, this type of device is known as a 'davui', or ceremonial trumpet. These davuis were presented to E.J. Marsden, who organised the first Fijian Cricket Team Tour to Australia, by the Fijian people.
Measurements
shell 1: H: 90 W: 260 D: 110mm (H: 3 9/16 W: 10 1/4 D: 4 5/16")
shell 2: H: 150 W: 340 D: 160mm (H: 5 7/8 W: 13 3/8 D: 6 5/16")
shell 2: H: 150 W: 340 D: 160mm (H: 5 7/8 W: 13 3/8 D: 6 5/16")
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Associated Event
Date Used
Circa 1907
Place Used
Location
In storage
Registration No
M16046
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Melbourne Cricket Club Museum by the Marsden family - Eustace, Mary and Marcus Marsden
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