Model

House

48-6-1

From: Caroline Islands | Kusaie

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

Object Number 48-6-1
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Caroline Islands | Kusaie
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Plant Fiber
Description

Rectangular with peaked roof with gable ends which have red painted decoration. Wooden uprights stained red; fibre cord binding; walls are horizontal slats; roof thatched with palm leaves. 4 large doors, one small door. Inside are a bed and a hanging shelf, whose construction is similar to that of 48-6-2 and -3 respectively.

Credit Line Gift of James Lewis, 1948

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