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Tackle Box3274/9 a-b

Tackle box of wood with a separate base (part a) and lid (part b). Together, the box is somewhat rectangular with a bulbous centre. A length of twisted cord is attached to the lid through a hole in the wood. The base has a raised edge, which fits snugly into the lid.

Culture
Yapese
Material
breadfruit wood and fibre
Made in
Woleai, Yap, Federated States of Micronesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Skirt3274/61

Long skirt of woven banana fibre with long fringe on both ends. Pattern: seven wide blue-black stripes separated by narrow red stripes background fields. The multicoloured threads used to edge the fabric are twisted into colourful tassels on all four corners.

Culture
Yapese
Material
banana fibre, fibre and dye
Made in
Yap, Federated States of Micronesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Model Canoe Bailer3274/74

Model canoe bailer carved from a single piece of wood. A small wood scoop, tear drop-shaped, with parallel handle extending upwards through centre of scoop.

Culture
Yapese
Material
wood
Made in
Lamotrek, Yap, Federated States of Micronesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Mnemonic Board3274/79

Slightly curved board cut in the shape of a canoe or outrigger platform. It is scored with twelve lines, and inlaid with various bead combinations. The convex side in plain.

Culture
Yapese
Material
wood and glass ?
Made in
Lamotrek, Yap, Federated States of Micronesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Container3274/78

Barnacle turmeric container nestled in a coconut fibre cordage macrame net and handle. Attached to the macrame are four frond bannerettes.

Culture
Yapese
Material
acorn barnacle, coconut fibre and coconut leaf
Made in
Yap, Federated States of Micronesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Pouch3274/44

Small pouch of plaited pandanus fibre. Rectangular in shape and tightly woven in two patterns, with a larger weave across the bottom inch. The flap and rim of the opening are decorated with angled fringe. Two thin plaited cords extend out on either side of the flap to form a short strap.

Culture
Yapese
Material
pandanus leaf
Made in
Lamotrek, Yap, Federated States of Micronesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Dance Stick3274/37 a-b

Pair of orange wood dance sticks with long shafts that bulge at centre, and flare out at each end. Part a has rectangular shaped tips, and part b has pointed tips.

Culture
Yapese
Material
wood
Made in
Lamotrek, Yap, Federated States of Micronesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Basket3274/48

Basket or purse of plaited coconut frond. The body is rectangular in shape, tapering in slightly towards the bottom. Both the top and bottom curve up towards the centre. The top has a long, oval opening.

Culture
Yapese
Material
coconut leaf
Made in
Yap, Federated States of Micronesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Basket3274/45

Basket or purse of plaited coconut frond. The body is rectangular in shape, with a long, oval opening at top. A long plaited cord of fine white fibre forms the handle or carrying strap.

Culture
Yapese
Material
coconut leaf and fibre
Made in
Yap, Federated States of Micronesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Basket3274/47

Basket or purse of plaited coconut frond. The body is rectangular in shape, tapering in slightly towards the bottom. Both the top and bottom curve up towards the centre. The top has a long, oval opening.

Culture
Yapese
Material
coconut leaf
Made in
Yap, Federated States of Micronesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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