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HookC943

A cylindrical brown mineral and bone hook decorated with hair tassels near the barb. Has an attached string line.

Culture
Eastern Polynesian ?
Material
fibre, agate mineral, hair and bone
Made in
Pacific Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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NecklaceC950 a-b

Alternating flat circular white shell and dark shell strung with fibre string. Two pieces, one of which (part a) is longer than the other (part b).

Culture
Eastern Polynesian
Material
fibre and shell
Made in
Line Group, Kiribati
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Ceremonial PaddleC1303

Rich dark brown wood paddle with a blade that has a pointed ovate shape, slightly concavely curved on one side and semi-convexly curved on the other side. The blade angles slightly upward toward the top. Panels and bands of zigzag crescent and "x" designs tightly packed over the entire surface. Elaborate circular finial with a row of face-like motifs on the long cylindrical handle.

Culture
Eastern Polynesian
Material
wood
Made in
“Austral Islands” ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FanC1307

A triangular-shaped woven fan with the top edges curved into five petal shapes. Shows several weaves. "ALOHA" is woven in dyed reddish palm leaf.

Culture
Eastern Polynesian ?
Material
palm leaf
Made in
Pacific Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FanC1308

Circular-shaped coiled fan with a looped handle. Red and brown abstract pattern on a natural colour background. Design consists of a central circle surrounded by four concentric rings of seven, twelve, sixteen, and eighteen shapes, respectively from the inner to the outer ring.

Culture
Eastern Polynesian ?
Material
grass and dye
Made in
Pacific Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BasketC1309

A flat woven basket with a rectangular shape that flares outward along the top. Has vertical bands and narrow openwork panels in between horizontally closed bands along the top and the bottom, with the top having triangular zig zag edging around the rim. Two braided handles, one on each side.

Culture
Eastern Polynesian ?
Material
leaf and fibre
Made in
Pacific Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Spear PointC83

Plain long thin piece which tapers to a point with barbs on each side.

Culture
Eastern Polynesian
Material
fish bone
Made in
Line Group, Kiribati
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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HookIj8

Two concavely curved shells have been cut to shape with metal parts secured by a twisted fibre. The two pieces (parts a and b) are attached together by twisted cord.

Culture
Eastern Polynesian
Material
fibre, metal and shell
Made in
Pacific Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FanC1461

Hatchet-shaped woven fan with a red-finished handle. Handle has a small red bulbous shape at the bottom end with a knob. Fan has a small section of open work near the middle.

Culture
Eastern Polynesian ?
Material
wood, palm leaf and paint
Made in
Pacific Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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