Tackle Box

MOA: University of British Columbia

3254/57

Small tackle box (tuluma) with lid. The container is somewhat cylindrical, tapering in slightly towards top. A small rope of sennit is attaches the lid to the body, and runs through the holes in the container's handles and small handle on the lid. There is a large rectangular label on the side with a hand-written message.


  • Type of Item box
  • Culture Tokelauan
  • Material wood, sennit fibre
  • Measurements height 7.5 cm, width 6.5 cm, depth 6.0 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner George Stallworthy, Robert Stallworthy
  • Received from Robert Stallworthy

  • Made in Tokelau

  • Creation Date before 1858
  • Collection Date during 1858
  • Ownership Date before 1859, before June 4, 2017
  • Acquisition Date on June 4, 2017

  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3254/0057