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CAS 2016-0005-0026   CAS 2016-0005-0026; Basketry tray
Category Basketry
Object Name Basketry tray
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Caroline Islands
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1985
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells
Description Large round basketry tray with very shallow sides; Two outer rings are separated by chevron designs; Center of tray has a woven flower-like design surrounded by a ring of cowrie shells.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 4.6, Max Diam = 49.8