Record metadata:
| Type | Cultural Object (2014 Definition) |
|---|---|
| Title | IIc 6064 |
| Keywords | Container |
| Description | This container was used to carry personal items, such as sirih pinang / betelnut and knives etc to the field, as is verified by the contents of this container. It was used mainly by men. This container consists of an base and a lid. A cord enabled the container to be carried on the shoulder. Upon opening the lid of this container the contents revealed included a knife and palm fibre woven sheath, together with a woven container of dried betelnut. The upper section of the base is incised with a geometric pattern. |
| Creator of Object | Presumed Makasae people |
| Date Created | Pre August 1935 |
| Place Created | Presumed Baguia Sub-district, Baucau District, Timor-Leste |
| Object Type | Personal object |
| Dimensions | 20.4 high cm 7.5 cm wide |
| Use status in 2014 | Not used |
| Material | Bamboo and twine |
| Technique | Hand carved, incised and twined cord |
| 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 | Behlätnis, G Noka/suti (Messer) |
| Production status in 2014 | Not made |
| Timorese Language Term/s | Noka, M Kohe au, T |
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