Manioc Strainer Item Number: H2.75 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Manioc press and strainer. Long, narrow, basketry tube. Woven from thin strips of brown and dark brown stem(?). One end is open, with a woven loop protruding from one side of the rim, while the other end is closed and has a loop bound with twined cord protruding from it.
History Of Use
Traditionally used as a manioc strainer and press. Would be filled with manioc pulp, suspended from one end and twisted, forcing out moisture and acidic liquid.
Item History
- Made in Ecuador
- Owned by Union College before June 29, 1960
- Received from Union College (Donor) on June 29, 1960
What
Who
- Culture
- Shuar ? or Achuar ?
- Previous Owner
- Union College
- Received from
- Union College (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Ecuador
When
- Ownership Date
- before June 29, 1960
- Acquisition Date
- on June 29, 1960
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0059/0003