Oil Container Tube

P1720B

From: Caroline Islands | Yap

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Object Number P1720B
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Caroline Islands | Yap
Section Oceanian
Materials Bamboo | Wood | Coconut Fiber
Description

Bamboo tube, originally attached to oil container P1720A. Near one end, matching triangular holes, cut opposite each other, with a small stick running across and through them. Around the stick is a twisted coconut fiber cord, leading out the end of the tube - possibly for attachment to the oil container. .

Length 36.5 cm
Width 3.5 cm
Outside Diameter 3.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Dr. William H. Furness 3rd., 1904

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