Manioc Strainer Item Number: 3077/26 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Manioc strainer and press. Long, thin, basketry tube. Loop handles at both ends. Tied at ends with jute string and cotton string.
History Of Use
Made for sale. Would normally be used to squeeze liquid from manioc pulp.
Narrative
Purchased by donor in 1989 at a FUNAI store in Belem, Brazil.
Item History
- Made in Para, Brazil during 1989
- Collected during 1989
- Owned by Linda B. Alexander before October 6, 2014
- Received from Linda B. Alexander (Donor) on October 6, 2014
What
- Name
- Manioc Strainer
- Identification Number
- 3077/26
- Type of Item
- strainer
- Material
- palm leaf ?, jute fibre and cotton fibre
- Overall
- height 105.1 cm, width 4.1 cm, depth 6.6 cm
Who
- Culture
- Lower Amazon
- Previous Owner
- Linda B. Alexander
- Received from
- Linda B. Alexander (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Para, Brazil
When
- Creation Date
- during 1989
- Collection Date
- during 1989
- Ownership Date
- before October 6, 2014
- Acquisition Date
- on October 6, 2014
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3077/0026