Manioc Strainer

Item number 2814/26 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.

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Description

Long basketry strainer/press. This elongated tube is splayed open at one end where it is woven into an open loop. A braided fibre cord is tied around the loop to secure its shape. At the other end, the sheath is tied shut with bent twigs, and expands into another loop. On the loops at both ends, short, loosely braided rope is attached, and resin is embedded into the palm weaving.

History Of Use

Traditionally used in one of the steps of manioc starch making. It was hung up and filled with mashed, soaked manioc (yuca or cassava) and then stretched in order to squeeze moisture from the manioc.

Item History

What

Name
Manioc Strainer
Identification Number
2814/26
Type of Item
strainer
Material
guarumo leaf, bark, resin and fibre
Overall
height 200.0 cm, width 14.0 cm, depth 6.0 cm

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Vaupes, Colombia
Collected in
Vaupes, Colombia

Who

Culture
Makuna
Creator
Manduca (Maker)
Previous Owner
Marlene Samper and Diego Samper
Received from
Diego Samper (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Acquisitions Budget (Funding source)

When

Creation Date
between 1975 and 1987
Collection Date
during 1987
Ownership Date
before September 10, 2010
Acquisition Date
on September 10, 2010

Other

Item Classes
basketry
Condition
good
Accession Number
2814/0026
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