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Pouch

MOA: University of British Columbia

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Pouches of coconut sennit twine knotted in a macrame style. There are two pouches of different sizes tied together. Both bags have a long, curved bottom, which taper to the open top. The larger pouch has a loop on each bottom corner. The smaller pouch is very triangular in shape.

  • Narrative

    This type of pouch is quite rare having been replaced in modern times by finely plaited pandanus bags and pouches.

  • Type of Item pouch
  • Culture Yapese
  • Material coconut fibre
  • Measurements height 16.0 cm, width 31.1 cm, depth 3.3 cm, height 15.0 cm, width 19.2 cm, depth 2.0 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner William H. Alkire
  • Received from William H. Alkire
  • Made in Woleai
  • Collection Date during 1965
  • Ownership Date before August 16, 2017
  • Acquisition Date on August 16, 2017
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3274/0077

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