Pouch Item Number: 3274/43 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Small pouch of plaited pandanus fibre. Rectangular in shape and tightly woven with multiple patterns. The flap and rim of the opening are decorated with angled fringe. Two thin plaited cords extend out from either end of the flap, and both attach near the flap's centre. A long plaited carry strap is attached from the upper corners of the pouch and knotted at ends. Inside the pouch is a bundle of pandanus fibre.
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
- Pouch
- Identification Number
- 3274/43
- Type of Item
- pouch
- Material
- pandanus leaf and dye
- Overall
- height 13.3 cm, width 17.8 cm, depth 2.2 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
- 3274/0043