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Basket

MOA: University of British Columbia

3274/47

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.

  • Type of Item basket
  • Culture Yapese
  • Material coconut leaf
  • Measurements height 57.5 cm, width 20.7 cm, depth 2.5 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner William H. Alkire
  • Received from William H. Alkire
  • Made in Yap
  • Collection Date between 1962 and 1965
  • Ownership Date before August 16, 2017
  • Acquisition Date on August 16, 2017
  • Item Classes basketry
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3274/0047

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