Box Item Number: C1476 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Plain, slightly ovoid shaped; lipped lid; string handle that runs through protrusions on two ends of body and in centre of lid.
History Of Use
Said to be used for holding fish hooks.
Item History
- Made in Federated States of Micronesia
- Owned by Kenneth Webster before February 1960
- Received from Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source) and Kenneth Webster (Seller) during February 1960
What
- Name
- Box
- Identification Number
- C1476
- Type of Item
- box
- Material
- coconut husk fibre and wood
- Manufacturing Technique
- carved and twisted
- Overall
- height 13.2 cm, diameter 14.6 cm
Who
- Culture
- Micronesian
- Previous Owner
- Kenneth Webster
- Received from
- Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source) and Kenneth Webster (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Federated States of Micronesia
When
- Ownership Date
- before February 1960
- Acquisition Date
- during February 1960
Other
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 56
- Accession Number
- 0016/0014