Fatu shaping pottery
Abstract
Fatu is seated on the ground with her legs stretched out. Between her legs is the base of the vessel with the first clay coil already attached, forming the body of the vessel. Fatu uses the palms of her hands to roll the next clay coil to be fixed onto the body of the vessel under construction.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Pacific and Southeast Asian Studies
Crafts
Textile
and Design
Archaeology and Rock Art Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- The British Museum
- Publication date
- 13 March 2026
- Language
- EN