Pestle of coral. The slightly rounded top has four small raised bumps. The shaft tapers in from the wide round base as it extends upwards to the neck.

• Narrative

  A failibbo is used in preparing taro and breadfruit. When pounding taro it is called a failisusul.

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• Type of Item pestle
• Culture Yapese
• Material coral
• Measurements height 15.7 cm, width 11.4 cm, depth 10.0 cm (overall)

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

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• Made in Lamotrek

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• Collection Date during 1963
• Ownership Date before August 16, 2017
• Acquisition Date on August 16, 2017

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• Condition good
• Accession Number 3274/0015