Carved wood goggles composed of two separate wood pieces. Both pieces are contoured on the side for the face. Glass lens inset at centre with a lined paper insert. The eyepieces are attached at the bridge of the nose by a thin strand of black-blue twisted fibre, which is tied through two metal loops. The strap is a long twisted cord, which is knotted through holes carved on the side of each eyepiece.

• Narrative

  Glass obtained in trade or by purchase.

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• Type of Item goggle
• Culture Yapese
• Material breadfruit wood, fibre, paper, glass, dye, metal
• Measurements height 14.0 cm, width 2.9 cm, depth 4.1 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner William H. Alkire
• Received from William H. Alkire

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• Made in Woleai

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• Collection Date during 1965
• Ownership Date before August 16, 2017
• Acquisition Date on August 16, 2017

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• Condition good
• Accession Number 3274/0002