Container
MOA: University of British Columbia
3274/78
Barnacle turmeric container nestled in a coconut fibre cordage macrame net and handle. Attached to the macrame are four frond bannerettes.
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Narrative
Recepticle used to store turmeric by magician for application to persons or objects during rituals or curing ceremonies.
- Type of Item container
- Culture Yapese
- Material acorn barnacle, coconut fibre, coconut leaf
- Measurements height 19.4 cm, width 6.8 cm, depth 3.9 cm (overall)
- Previous Owner William H. Alkire
- Received from William H. Alkire
- Made in Yap
- Collection Date during 1965
- Ownership Date before August 16, 2017
- Acquisition Date on August 16, 2017
- Condition good
- Accession Number 3274/0078