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Tapa ClothC1250

Small, rectangular light beige tapa cloth made of beaten inner mulberry bark, undecorated; folded flat into a square.

Culture
Fijian
Material
mulberry bark
Made in
Nalebaleba, Fiji
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Fish Spear3393/7

A short, cylindical, wooden fish spear with two sets of barbs. The spear is painted black and comes to a sharp point. Both sets of barbs are arranged in a triangular fashion around the shaft of the spear, in groups of three. The barbs are straight, with four sides, and point backwards in the direction of the spear's user. They are secured by wound string, also painted black. Wrapped around the middle of the spear is a white, rectangular piece of bark cloth. A design has been painted onto the cloth in black, and consists of circles and dots in a radiating pattern.

Culture
Fijian
Material
paint, wood, plant fibre, bark fibre ? and adhesive
Made in
Fiji
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Squid Net3393/6

A small cast net used for catching squid. The net is green with a fine, diamond mesh weave. A strand of plant fibre has been wound through the rim of the net's opening. Tied to this strand are four large, brown and cream cowrie shells. Holes have drilled through the tapered ends of the shells so as to attach them. A long, brown braided rope is tied to the opposite side of the net and is wrapped around itself in a loose coil.

Culture
Fijian
Material
synthetic fibre, plant fibre and cowrie shell
Made in
Fiji
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Tapa StickC1243

Bundle of sticks used in tapa cloth production.

Culture
Fijian
Material
wood and metal
Made in
Fiji
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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