Record metadata:
Type | Cultural Object (2014 Definition) |
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Title | IIc 6463 |
Keywords | Pouch / purse |
Description | This pouch / purse was used for carrying and storing money and small valuable objects. It was likened to being a 'pocket'. It consists of an upper and lower part and an inner lining. See IIc6469. |
Creator of Object | Presumed Makasae people |
Date Created | Pre August 1935 |
Place Created | Presumed Baguia Sub-district, Baucau District, or Viqueque District, Timor-Leste |
Object Type | Personal object |
Dimensions | 15 cm high 9.5 cm wide |
Use status in 2014 | Not used |
Material | Palm fibres and synthetic dyes |
Technique | Hand woven and dyed |
Institution/Holder: object | Museum der Kulturen Basel |
Collector | Dr Alfred Bühler |
Date Collected | August 1935 |
Place Collected | Baguia Sub-district, Baucau District, Timor-Leste |
File Copyright | Museum der Kulturen Basel. Photograph taken by Joanna Barrkman, 2014 |
MKB/Buehler object title | Tabaketui mit Stülpdeckel, G |
Notes | According to Pedro Lebre, this pouch was typically made in Viqueque District and not in Baguia District as the required palm fronds were not locally grown in Baguia. He categorically stated that 'It is not from Baguia. It was made in Viqueque.' 18/10/14 |
Production status in 2014 | Not made however, sasoka are made in other parts of Timor-Leste in 2014) |
Timorese Language Term/s | Sasoka, M Kohe liman makerik, T |
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