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Catalog Number CAS 2017-0005-0029   CAS 2017-0005-0029; Plaque
Category Carvings
Object Name Plaque
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Lukan
Date of Manufacture 1975
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Honorary plaque carved out of a thick piece of native wood; Two palm trees with pieces of large stone currency at their bases flank the sides and are carved in bas relief; A styled sun has also been carved in the middle, with the inscription “0523.” Additional text inscribed on plaque reads: “Civic Action Team, Yap, LTJG-Hocker, 1974-1975”; Presented to the donor while leading a United Nations Civic Action Team in the Yap District, Federated States of Micronesia, 1974-1975.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 30.0, Width = 22.2, Thickness = 2.5