Container Item Number: B61 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A natural coloured cylindrical container with a top that is bound by a woven band. Container is decorated wtih horizontal bands of abstract designs emphasized with black pigment around the top and the bottom. Designs consist of the following from top to bottom: tapering ovals with a half-feather-like extension at either side; swirls with a half-feather-like extension at either side; triangular shapes with swirls within and large swirl designs; and swirls with a half-feather-like extension at either side. Stopper has a red and dark blue tassel and a bead that has a white and blue swirl pattern on a red background.
History Of Use
For tobacco.
Item History
- Made in Sarawak, Malaysia before 1927
- Collected between 1895 and 1927
- Owned by Frank Burnett before 1927
- Received from Frank Burnett (Donor) on July 25, 1927
What
Who
- Culture
- Bukitan
- Previous Owner
- Frank Burnett
- Received from
- Frank Burnett (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Sarawak, Malaysia
When
- Creation Date
- before 1927
- Collection Date
- between 1895 and 1927
- Ownership Date
- before 1927
- Acquisition Date
- on July 25, 1927
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 75
- Accession Number
- 2191/0268