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Thatching Needle

MOA: University of British Columbia

3274/16

Polished bone needle with two holes drilled through the centre. The needle is oval-shaped, and has a slight curve to its body.

  • Narrative

    A needle used to sew pandanus leaves in production of roofing thatch; not used for coconut frond thatch.

  • Type of Item needle
  • Culture Yapese
  • Material bone
  • Measurements height 14.0 cm, width 0.6 cm, depth 0.2 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
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3274/0016

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