STANDARD FORM NO. «4 
to : Dr. Schmitt 
FROM 
William N. Watkins 
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT 
date: November 19, 1959 
subject: Wooden bowl from Bora Bora, Society Islands, French Oceania 
I have identified the wood in this bowl as Thespesia populnea . 
The native name is miro or amae in Tahiti. Although I have been 
unable to find any reference to this species on Bora Bora, I believe 
the native name or names would be the same there. 
Please excuse tfre long delay in returning this bowl to you. 
