Basket Item Number: 3274/45 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Basket or purse of plaited coconut frond. The body is rectangular in shape, with a long, oval opening at top. A long plaited cord of fine white fibre forms the handle or carrying strap.
Item History
- Made in Yap, Federated States of Micronesia
- Collected between 1962 and 1965
- Owned by William H. Alkire before August 16, 2017
- Received from William H. Alkire (Donor) on August 16, 2017
What
- Name
- Basket
- Identification Number
- 3274/45
- Type of Item
- basket
- Material
- coconut leaf and fibre
- Overall
- height 46.0 cm, width 20.5 cm, depth 9.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Yapese
- Previous Owner
- William H. Alkire
- Received from
- William H. Alkire (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Yap, Federated States of Micronesia
When
- Collection Date
- between 1962 and 1965
- Ownership Date
- before August 16, 2017
- Acquisition Date
- on August 16, 2017
Other
- Item Classes
- basketry
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3274/0045