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Shark Hook3254/29

V-shaped fish hook carved from wood. Wooden spike set at an acute angle to arm, possibly a separate piece that has been attached, with section of woven fibre wrapped around arm and bound by loosely plaited coconut husk fibre. A long plaited coconut husk cord (110cm) is bound to the end of the other arm. A small section of blue and grey striped fabric is wrapped around the arm under the binding. (Both arms have labels adhered to them, one with the collector's initials.)

Culture
Tokelauan
Material
wood, coconut fibre and dye
Made in
Tokelau
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Tackle Box3254/57

Small tackle box (tuluma) with lid. The container is somewhat cylindrical, tapering in slightly towards top. A small rope of sennit is attaches the lid to the body, and runs through the holes in the container's handles and small handle on the lid. There is a large rectangular label on the side with a hand-written message.

Culture
Tokelauan
Material
wood ? or sennit fibre ?
Made in
Tokelau
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Model Canoe2596/2

Wooden model canoe with single outrudder. Boat itself is made from a single piece of wood. Wooden slats, three paddles and poles linking to outrudder are made from darker wood. Corded rope-like fibre ties poles to outrudder.

Culture
Tokelauan
Material
wood and plant fibre
Made in
Tokelau
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Hook2596/1

Hook made from two pieces of wood. The main body is V-shaped and the tip is bent inwards to snare the prey. Braided coir rope is wound around the glued segment of the two pieces and around the end of the hook extending upwards into a loop.

Culture
Tokelauan
Material
wood, coconut husk fibre and adhesive
Made in
Tokelau
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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