Tackle box of wood with a separate base (part a) and lid (part b). Together, the box is boat-shaped with both ends tapering in from lid to base. A length of twisted cord is attached to the lid through a hole in the wood, and is tied so that it forms a loop of cord. The base has a raised edge, which fits snugly into the lid.

• Narrative

  Collected by Shigeru Kaneshiro during a visit to the Woleai area in 1950-1952.

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• Type of Item box
• Culture Yapese
• Material wood, fibre
• Measurements height 32.0 cm, width 14.0 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 Woleai

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• Collection Date between 1950 and 1952
• Ownership Date before August 16, 2017
• Acquisition Date on August 16, 2017

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• Condition fair
• Accession Number 3274/0010 a-b