Context (References)
Haddon, A.C. (ed.) (1912) Reports of the Cambridge Anthropological Expedition to Torres Straits, Vol. IV Arts and Crafts. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, pp. 73, 77. cf. Figs. 98, 103.
Event Date 1912
Author: rachel hand

Context (Production / use)
Used by women for food collecting.
Event Date 1925
Author: rachel hand

Context (References)
Moore, D. (1984) The Torres Strait Collections of A.C. Haddon. London: British Museum Press, p. 58, No. 176.
'Refs. TRS 4: 73, 77. cf. Figs. 98, 103.'

Moore's book is based upon research involving an examination of all Haddon material in British and Australian Museums




Event Date 1984
Author: maa

Description (CMS Description)
Card 1: '"Yena" Basket twilled made of coco-palm leaf.'
Open work basket in twilled patterns of coconut leaf strips. No handle. Used by women for food collecting.
Event Date 3/11/1994
Author: maa

Context (Display)
Exhibited: 'Torres Strait Islanders: An Exhibition Marking the Centenary of the 1898 Cambridge Anthropological Exhibition' at UCMAA, July 1998 to December 2000, with following label 'Basket yema. A sturdy basket made from twilled coconut leaf. Used for gardening. Saibai. 25.697.'
Event Date 7/1998
Author: rachel hand