Torch Item Number: 704/50 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Pair of torches. Part a is a torch made from coconut fibre and has a long wooden handle. The top of the torch is burnt and tapers slightly to a point. Part b is a torch made of light coloured fabric and has a short wooden handle. The top of the torch is burnt. The torch tapers slight at both ends.
Item History
- Made in Sri Lanka
- Collected during 1978
- Owned by Jason Schoonover before February 10, 1981
- Received from Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) and Jason Schoonover (Seller) on February 10, 1981
What
- Name
- Torch
- Identification Number
- 704/50 a-b
- Type of Item
- torch
- Material
- coconut husk fibre, wood and fibre
- Part B
- height 3.0 cm, width 40.0 cm, depth 4.5 cm
- Part A
- height 6.5 cm, width 46.0 cm, depth 9.7 cm
Who
- Culture
- Sinhalese
- Previous Owner
- Jason Schoonover
- Received from
- Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) and Jason Schoonover (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Sri Lanka
When
- Collection Date
- during 1978
- Ownership Date
- before February 10, 1981
- Acquisition Date
- on February 10, 1981
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 107
- Accession Number
- 0704/0050 a-b