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Skirt3254/63

Length of plaited coconut fibre with a short fringe. The fringe is created from thin strips of grass woven into waistband. On each end, the plaited cord thins out once the fringe stops. It appears that some sections of the fringe were originally dyed red or black. A small piece of tape with the collector's number written on it is adhered to the tie.

Culture
Marquesan
Material
coconut fibre ?
Made in
“Marquesas Islands” ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Ornament3254/14

Ankle or wrist ornament on a plaited coconut fibre cord. The ornament consists of numerous black (koku) seeds bound by twisted strands of coconut fibre. The upper ends of the coconut fibre are then woven into the plaited cord. (Small piece of tape with collector's number attached to cord.)

Culture
Marquesan
Material
coconut fibre ? or soapberry seed ?
Made in
“Marquesas Islands” ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Brush3254/56 a-b

Two halves of coconut nutshells. Each shell is intact, with the dried husk extending out as brush bristles. (Small piece of tape adhered to the side of each shell with collector number.)

Culture
Marquesan ?
Material
coconut nutshell
Made in
“Marquesas Islands” ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Bag3254/45

Rectangular woven bag of grass-like strips with a long, plaited, fibre handle. (Small piece of tape with collector number adhered to bag.)

Culture
Marquesan
Material
grass ? or coconut fibre ?
Made in
“Marquesas Islands” ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Headdress Ornament3254/3

Feather headdress ornament (tua or kihi) of long narrow white feathers. At the core, feathers are tightly bound by plaited coconut fibre. Many more feathers are layered over top, held in place by tightly wrapped plant fibre, which is again bound by plaited coconut fibre, creating a handle. A small red thread is wrapped around the base of the handle.

Culture
Marquesan
Material
feather, coconut fibre and plant fibre
Made in
“Marquesas Islands” ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Skirt3254/49

Length of plaited grass-like material with a short fringe. The fringe is created from thin strips of grass woven into a waistband. On each end, the plaited cord thins out once the fringe stops. A small piece of paper with "Complete dress (Tana) Old Woman" and the collector number written on it, is attached to the tie.

Culture
Marquesan
Material
grass ?
Made in
“Marquesas Islands” ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Skirt3254/48

Length of plaited grass-like material with a short fringe. The fringe is created from thin strips of grass woven into a waistband. On each end, the plaited cord thins out once the fringe stops. A small piece of paper with "Complete dress (Tana) Old Woman" and the collector number written on it, is attached to the tie.

Culture
Marquesan
Material
grass ?
Made in
“Marquesas Islands” ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Trumpet Horn3254/5

Horn (putona) made from a triton shell. There is a large circular blowhole near the apex. The shell is cradled in a woven carrying strap, which loops around the spire, and then is tied through a cut hole in the outer lip. The strap is comprised of eight finely plaited cords of coconut husk fibre, woven across with more coconut husk fibre. Three small cylindrical carved pieces of bone(?) are attached. The most intricately carved toggle (ivi po'o) is carved with tiki figures. Several bunches of hair are bound by twisted fibres to the tiki.

Culture
Marquesan
Material
triton shell ?, coconut fibre, human hair ? and bone ?
Made in
“Marquesas Islands” ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Tattooing Equipment3254/20 a-b

Tattooing tools. Part a is a long, tapering piece of wood adorned with a human figure (tiki) at one end. Part b is a short reed with a notch cut out near each end.

Culture
Marquesan
Material
wood and reed
Made in
“Marquesas Islands” ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Ear Ornament3254/12

Ear ornament (taiana) made from boar tusk. The ornament consists of a carved spur adorned with two small human figures (tiki) - one on the end of the spur, and the other on the side of the spur. There is a small hole drilled through the spur.

Culture
Marquesan
Material
boar tusk
Made in
“Marquesas Islands” ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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