Basket

MOA: University of British Columbia

3274/45

Basket or purse of plaited coconut frond. The body is rectangular in shape, with a long, oval opening at top. A long plaited cord of fine white fibre forms the handle or carrying strap.


  • Type of Item basket
  • Culture Yapese
  • Material coconut leaf, fibre
  • Measurements height 46.0 cm, width 20.5 cm, depth 9.5 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 3274/0045