Catalog Number
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Catalog Number |
CAS 2013-0006-0078 | |
| Category | Tools & Implements | |
| Object Name | Cordage | |
| Culture | Micronesian: Chuukese | |
| Global Region | Oceania | |
| Country | Federated States of Micronesia | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Chuuk (Truk) | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | Atoll: Polowat, Northwest region, Caroline Islands | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1965 | |
| Collection Name | Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands) | |
| Materials | Coconut fiber | |
| Description | Skein of 2-ply coconut fiber (s spin, Z ply) cordage, used primarily in house construction and canoe building, but also for general use; Diameter of individual cordage is 0.4 cm. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 5.5 (skein), Length = 48.0 (skein) | |