Record metadata:

Type Cultural Object (2014 Definition)
TitleIIc 6537
KeywordsFood cover
DescriptionFood covers used to cover food, once it is served and before it is eaten.
Creator of ObjectPresumed Makasae people
Date CreatedPre August 1935
Place CreatedPresumed Baguia Sub-district, Baucau District, Timor-Leste
Object TypeDomestic object
Dimensions37 cm diameter 12 cm height
Use status in 2014Used, but only plastic food covers are now used.
Materialpalm fibres, akadiru, M, T, (Borassus flabellier, L.)
Techniquehand woven
Institution/Holder: objectMuseum der Kulturen Basel
CollectorDr Alfred Bühler
Date CollectedAugust 1935
Place CollectedBaguia Sub-district, Baucau District, Timor-Leste
File CopyrightMuseum der Kulturen Basel. Photograph taken by Joanna Barrkman, 2014
MKB/Buehler object titleDeckel, Speisedeckel mit Spitze, G
NotesIdentified by Joanna Fernandes, Bahatata, Haiconi and at the Community Viewing at Bubuha, Larisula 16/8/2014. Informants indicated that tere luru were associated with use inside the ceremonial house.
Production status in 2014Not made
Timorese Language Term/sTeru luru falunu, M Kohe lulik, T

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