Record metadata:
| Type | Cultural Object (2014 Definition) |
|---|---|
| Title | IIc 6067 |
| Keywords | Container |
| Description | This container was used to carry personal items, such as sirih pinang and knives etc to the field. Used mainly by men. This container is made of a base and a lid. The strap is threaded with shells, indicative of a person of high status. |
| 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 | 20.2 cm high 7.7 cm diameter |
| Use status in 2014 | Not used |
| Material | Bamboo, shells and twine |
| Technique | Hand carved and incised; twined |
| 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 (Kette, G = chain) Sua nana; sai mata |
| Notes | It was suggested that this container was used by a person of high status due to the cord being decorated with shells. |
| Production status in 2014 | Not used |
| Timorese Language Term/s | Noka, M Kohe au, T |
Linked Files:
IIc6067.jpg
(C)IIc6067.jpg
IIc6067.jpg&fileId=23567)