Water Dipper
Item number 3559/25 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Water dipper with a coconut shell bowl and intricately carved wooden handle. Tip of handle is drilled into back of bowl, extending towards centre. Tip is decorative and consists of a flying bird; secured with a rod that curves along interior of wall. Handle consists of multiple components (from front to back): inverted triangle, square with two angled grooves carved around all sides, triangle that flows into a curved line, carved hand grips curve and extends into an undecorated arm. Additional designs engraved on triangles; raised watch carved around wrist. Small hexagon protrudes from end of arm, with a small hole through centre.
History Of Use
Thai people sometimes have small spirit houses in front of their homes, usually with a large clay pot of water & a dipper, so people passing by can use the dipper to drink, or for prayer and purification.
Item History
- Made in Thailand
- Collected between 1988 and 1999
- Owned by Marilyn Walker before March 23, 2022
- Received from Marilyn Walker (Donor) on March 23, 2022
What
- Name
- Water Dipper
- Identification Number
- 3559/25
- Type of Item
- dipper
- Material
- coconut shell and wood
- Overall
- height 7.4 cm, width 29.3 cm, depth 6.6 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Thailand
Who
- Culture
- Thai
- Previous Owner
- Marilyn Walker
- Received from
- Marilyn Walker (Donor)
When
- Collection Date
- between 1988 and 1999
- Ownership Date
- before March 23, 2022
- Acquisition Date
- on March 23, 2022
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3559/0025
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