Record metadata:
| Type | Cultural Object (2014 Definition) |
|---|---|
| Title | IIc 5955a-b |
| Keywords | Wooden bowl and dead centre / spindle; work-in-progress |
| Description | This long implement is referred to a kai ledu, N and its pint is inserted into the centre of the wooden bowl as it takes form. The rotation and pressure of the kai ledu holds the bowl in place, the the point (known as the dead centre) as the bowl is spun on the lathe. Sr Adolfo said 'Kai ledu, N, tau ona ba bikan ai dulas (T)'. The kai ledu is placed onto the wooden bowl and spun. |
| Creator of Object | Pressumed Naueti people |
| Date Created | Pre August 1935 |
| Place Created | Presumed Betulari, Baguia Sub-district, Baucau District, Timor-Leste |
| Object Type | Wooden bowl or wood-turning equipment / tool |
| Dimensions | TBC |
| Use status in 2014 | Not used |
| Material | Wood, una ati, N |
| Technique | Hand turned on lathe |
| Institution/Holder: object | Museum der Kulturen Basel |
| Collector | Dr Alfred Bühler |
| Date Collected | August 1935 |
| Place Collected | Betulari, Baguia Sub-district, Baucau District, Timor-Leste |
| File Copyright | Museum der Kulturen Basel. Photograph taken by Joanna Barrkman, 2014 |
| MKB/Buehler object title | Schale / Drehachse (a-b), G [shell, rotary axis] taukai ledu, N Description: bowl with wooden axle. Shaping on the outside begun. |
| Notes | Identified by Adolfo do Rego, Afaloicai, 16 October 2014 and at community viewing at Afaloicai, 19 August 2014 |
| Production status in 2014 | Not made |
| Timorese Language Term/s | Kai ledu, N Ate ledu, M Ai ledu, T |
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