Container Item Number: 3274/78 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Barnacle turmeric container nestled in a coconut fibre cordage macrame net and handle. Attached to the macrame are four frond bannerettes.
Narrative
Recepticle used to store turmeric by magician for application to persons or objects during rituals or curing ceremonies.
Item History
- Made in 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
- Name
- Container
- Identification Number
- 3274/78
- Type of Item
- container
- Material
- acorn barnacle, coconut fibre and coconut leaf
- Overall
- height 19.4 cm, width 6.8 cm, depth 3.9 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
- during 1965
- Ownership Date
- before August 16, 2017
- Acquisition Date
- on August 16, 2017
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3274/0078