Tackle Box Item Number: 3274/10 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Tackle box of wood with a separate base (part a) and lid (part b). Together, the box is boat-shaped with both ends tapering in from lid to base. A length of twisted cord is attached to the lid through a hole in the wood, and is tied so that it forms a loop of cord. The base has a raised edge, which fits snugly into the lid.
Narrative
Collected by Shigeru Kaneshiro during a visit to the Woleai area in 1950-1952.
Item History
- Made in Woleai, Yap, Federated States of Micronesia
- Collected between 1950 and 1952
- 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
- between 1950 and 1952
- Ownership Date
- before August 16, 2017
- Acquisition Date
- on August 16, 2017
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 3274/0010 a-b