Fatu shaping pottery

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Authors: Mauricio de Paiva, Bruno Pastre Máximo
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Abstract

Fatu is seated on the ground with her legs stretched out, surrounded by vessels of different forms that are yet to be fired. At the centre, Fatu uses a wooden stick to join the clay coils on the inner side of a small vessel with a pedestal base and an oval body, resembling a chalice.

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