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NecklaceC420

A double row of teeth strung by their roots on a braided fibre.

Culture
I-Kiribati
Material
fibre and human tooth
Made in
Nonouti, Gilbert Group, Kiribati
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MoneyC421

Dark brown discs strung on two strands with short tassel-like bunches where the strands are joined together.

Culture
I-Kiribati
Material
coconut husk fibre and coconut nutshell
Made in
Nonouti, Gilbert Group, Kiribati
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MoneyC422

Dark brown discs strung on two strands with one white disc in each strand and short tassel-like bunches where the strands join together.

Culture
I-Kiribati
Material
coconut nutshell, fibre and coral ?
Made in
Nonouti, Gilbert Group, Kiribati
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MoneyC423

Discs are strung on fibre cord alternating dark brown and white, with a large knot mid-strand.

Culture
I-Kiribati
Material
coral, coconut nutshell and fibre
Made in
Nonouti, Gilbert Group, Kiribati
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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HatC425

Cone shaped; two narrow strips of leaf, one on each side of hat form a pleated decoration. Woven base and band covered by strips of leaf sewn on with a thin plant fibre and hair cord.

Culture
I-Kiribati
Material
fibre and palm leaf
Made in
Nukunau, Gilbert Group, Kiribati
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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NecklaceC457

Human teeth strung on fibre cord with strands of human hair twisted randomly in among the teeth. A pink leaf shaped shell is attached to the bottom of the necklace.

Culture
I-Kiribati
Material
fibre, human hair, human tooth and shell
Made in
Gilbert Group, Kiribati
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BasketC962

Cube-shaped; black, brown and white check pattern. Small checks in horizontal bands; large checks, vertically; handle in small checks on top surface.

Culture
I-Kiribati
Material
palm leaf
Made in
Gilbert Group, Kiribati
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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MatC1300

Rectangular mat made of knotted sennit fibre cord. Diamond knotting pattern.

Culture
I-Kiribati
Material
sennit fibre
Made in
Gilbert Group, Kiribati
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BasketC987

Plain woven basket with black and natural colour creating a check design. A wide horizontal black band goes through long vertical natural lines around the middle, with a wide vertical natural band going through long horizontal black lines along the top middle. Two handles are braided in these same colours. Button fastener for top flap.

Culture
I-Kiribati
Material
palm leaf and plastic ?
Made in
Gilbert Group, Kiribati
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Sword2642/4

Wooden sword that tapers to a point at the tip. There are holes lining either side where reef shark teeth are attached with twined cord. There is a short ring of coconut fibre weaving above the handle.

Culture
I-Kiribati
Material
coconut palm wood, coconut husk fibre and reef shark tooth
Made in
Gilbert Group, Kiribati ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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