Fibre
MOA: University of British Columbia
3274/76
Large skein of twisted coconut fibre. The fibre is loosely coiled, and then tightly wound in a spiral across the length. The fibre is tied to create a loop on one end.
- Type of Item fibre
- Culture Yapese
- Material coconut fibre
- Measurements height 71.5 cm, diameter 8.0 cm (overall)
- Previous Owner William H. Alkire
- Received from William H. Alkire
- Made in Lamotrek
- Collection Date during 1962
- Ownership Date before August 16, 2017
- Acquisition Date on August 16, 2017
- Condition good
- Accession Number 3274/0076