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CombC1435

Twenty-one long teeth are woven tightly together at varying intervals and decorated with blue and red beads in an alternating geometric design pattern. Three teeth from each outer edge and three teeth from the middle are extended to form a longer three-pronged handle decorated with blue and red beads in an alternating geometric design pattern.

Culture
Melanesian
Material
plant fibre, glass and wood
Made in
Pacific Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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OrnamentC1534 a-f

Six small shells (parts a-f), each having a short length of cord and a few beads attached. They are perhaps dangles. The shells are pinkish brown. Part a: a big dark red bead is attached to the cord while a small white bead is attached on the shell nearby; and b-f: a big dark red bead is attached to the cord while a small dark bead is attached on the shell nearby.

Culture
Melanesian
Material
shell, fibre and glass
Made in
Pacific Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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NecklaceC1392

Various coloured tear-drop-shaped seeds of pale blue, white, dark brown, and light brown. The seeds are strung on a fine string.

Culture
Melanesian
Material
fibre and seed
Made in
Pacific Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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OrnamentC1430

A big white flat wide circular piece that has a large hole at the centre.

Culture
Melanesian
Material
shell
Made in
Pacific Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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OrnamentC1431

A small white flat thin circular piece that has a large hole at the centre and a deep "v" shaped groove cut into the exterior around the middle.

Culture
Melanesian
Material
shell
Made in
Pacific Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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NecklaceC1432

Cowrie shells that have a greyish-white colour with orange tips. The shells are strung on a twisted brown string.

Culture
Melanesian
Material
cowrie shell and fibre
Made in
Pacific Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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