Manioc Strainer Item Number: 2814/26 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Long basketry strainer/press. This elongated tube is splayed open at one end where it is woven into an open loop. A braided fibre cord is tied around the loop to secure its shape. At the other end, the sheath is tied shut with bent twigs, and expands into another loop. On the loops at both ends, short, loosely braided rope is attached, and resin is embedded into the palm weaving.
History Of Use
Traditionally used in one of the steps of manioc starch making. It was hung up and filled with mashed, soaked manioc (yuca or cassava) and then stretched in order to squeeze moisture from the manioc.
Item History
- Made by Manduca (Maker) in Vaupes, Colombia between 1975 and 1987
- Collected in Vaupes, Colombia during 1987
- Owned by Marlene Samper
- Owned by Diego Samper before September 10, 2010
- Received from Diego Samper (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Acquisitions Budget (Funding source) on September 10, 2010
What
- Name
- Manioc Strainer
- Identification Number
- 2814/26
- Type of Item
- strainer
- Material
- guarumo leaf, bark, resin and fibre
- Overall
- height 200.0 cm, width 14.0 cm, depth 6.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Makuna
- Creator
- Manduca (Maker)
- Previous Owner
- Marlene Samper and Diego Samper
- Received from
- Diego Samper (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Acquisitions Budget (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Vaupes, Colombia
- Collected in
- Vaupes, Colombia
When
- Creation Date
- between 1975 and 1987
- Collection Date
- during 1987
- Ownership Date
- before September 10, 2010
- Acquisition Date
- on September 10, 2010
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2814/0026