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Pouch

MOA: University of British Columbia

3274/42

Small pouch of plaited pandanus fibre. Rectangular in shape and tightly woven, with a larger weave across the lower portion. The flap and rim of the opening are decorated with angled fringe, and a row of alternating red and green fringe runs horizontally across the centre of the pouch. Thin horizontal lines of solid colour also decorate the pouch. Two thin plaited cords extend out from either end of the flap, extending down through the centre of the flap, and then tied on either corner of the flap.

  • Type of Item pouch
  • Culture Yapese
  • Material pandanus leaf, dye
  • Measurements height 8.6 cm, width 13.8 cm, depth 0.6 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 3274/0042

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