Catalog Number |
CAS 2017-0005-0011 | ![]() |
Category | Vessels | |
Object Name | Container | |
Culture | Micronesian | |
Global Region | Oceania | |
Country | Federated States of Micronesia | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Yap | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | Western Caroline Islands | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1974 | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Coconut shell; Plant fiber | |
Description | Container made of whole coconut shell; Section of top has been sliced off to create a lid; Cordage has been attached to top and to lower portions of shell, allowing the lid to be removed from the container while still tethered; For carrying betel nut or food or drink. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 12.5, Max Diam = 14.3 |