Thatching Needle Item Number: 3274/16 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Polished bone needle with two holes drilled through the centre. The needle is oval-shaped, and has a slight curve to its body.
Narrative
A needle used to sew pandanus leaves in production of roofing thatch; not used for coconut frond thatch.
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
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
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3274/0016