Container Item Number: Ib372 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Cylindrical container with lid from natural nodes of bamboo, one end closed on each. Red geometric patterns on container with diamond shapes. Ends with gold and red rings. Red cross on lid's indented top. Shorter lid is fitted over the longer container. Woven rings are inset into the bamboo on each. Single cut grass strand is knotted at both ends to two woven handles protruding from both sides of the container's woven ring. Grass passes up through the two drilled holes in the lid, is knotted together, and extends stiffly upwards.
History Of Use
Used to store hand-rolled tobacco leaves.
Item History
- Made in Punan Lusong, Sarawak, Malaysia before 1973
- Collected during 1973
- Owned by Chad Deetken before July 21, 1977
- Received from Chad Deetken (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source) on July 21, 1977
What
Who
- Culture
- Punan
- Previous Owner
- Chad Deetken
- Received from
- Chad Deetken (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Punan Lusong, Sarawak, Malaysia
When
- Creation Date
- before 1973
- Collection Date
- during 1973
- Ownership Date
- before July 21, 1977
- Acquisition Date
- on July 21, 1977
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0401/0002