Pouch
MOA: University of British Columbia
3274/38
Small pouch of plaited pandanus fibre. Rectangular in shape and tightly woven, with a larger weave across the bottom inch. The flap and rim of the opening are decorated with angled fringe. Two thin plaited cords extend out on either side of the flap, and one from the upper right corner of the pouch.
- Type of Item pouch
- Culture Yapese
- Material pandanus leaf
- Measurements height 15.8 cm, width 28.0 cm, depth 0.5 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 3274/0038