Pestle Item Number: 3274/14 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Pestle of coral. The slightly rounded top has four small raised bumps. The shaft tapers in from the wide round base as it extends upwards to the neck.
Narrative
A failibbo is used in preparing taro and breadfruit. When pounding taro it is called a failisusul.
Item History
- Made in Lamotrek, Yap, Federated States of Micronesia
- Collected during 1962
- 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
- Lamotrek, Yap, Federated States of Micronesia
When
- Collection Date
- during 1962
- Ownership Date
- before August 16, 2017
- Acquisition Date
- on August 16, 2017
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3274/0014