Goggles Item Number: 3274/2 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Carved wood goggles composed of two separate wood pieces. Both pieces are contoured on the side for the face. Glass lens inset at centre with a lined paper insert. The eyepieces are attached at the bridge of the nose by a thin strand of black-blue twisted fibre, which is tied through two metal loops. The strap is a long twisted cord, which is knotted through holes carved on the side of each eyepiece.
Narrative
Glass obtained in trade or by purchase.
Item History
- Made in Woleai, Yap, Federated States of Micronesia
- Collected during 1965
- Owned by William H. Alkire before August 16, 2017
- Received from William H. Alkire (Donor) on August 16, 2017
What
Who
- Culture
- Yapese
- Previous Owner
- William H. Alkire
- Received from
- William H. Alkire (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Woleai, Yap, Federated States of Micronesia
When
- Collection Date
- during 1965
- Ownership Date
- before August 16, 2017
- Acquisition Date
- on August 16, 2017
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3274/0002