Container

MOA: University of British Columbia

3254/61

Coconut nutshell with large hole cut in top, and a hollowed-out interior. Letters 'PB' carved on outside. A small piece of tape is adhered to the shell with the collector's number written on it.


  • Type of Item container
  • Culture Oceania
  • Material coconut nutshell
  • Measurements height 13.0 cm, diameter 13.5 cm (overall)

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

  • Made in Pacific Islands

  • Creation Date before 1859
  • Collection Date between 1834 and 1859
  • Ownership Date before 1859, before June 4, 2017
  • Acquisition Date on June 4, 2017

  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3254/0061