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OrnamentC164

A flat shell disc (kapkap) with a carved, thin, tortoise-shell disk attached over the shell and held in place by the string and tooth. Intricately pierced tortoise-shell placed over white shell. Tortoise-shell has the following concentric designs from the centre outward: cross-like; eight radiating delta-like shapes; thirteen clockwise pointing loops; and sixteen notched triangles.

Culture
Solomon Islands
Material
tortoise shell, tooth, fibre and shell
Made in
New Georgia, Solomon Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Breast OrnamentC945

Bilaterally symmetrical. Two outward facing frigate seabirds each holding an outward facing fish below. connecting bodies are curving and extend above into a scroll-like shape. Black paint used to emphasize details. A loop is at the top.

Culture
Solomon Islands
Material
pearl shell and paint
Made in
New Georgia, Solomon Islands ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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NecklaceC166

A shell is cut to a crescent shape with a hole at each end for the attachment of the red-brown string. The shell has a few random holes.

Culture
Solomon Islands
Material
fibre and shell
Made in
New Georgia, Solomon Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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OrnamentC167

Flat, oval shell disc that has a bilaterally symmetrical design on both sides. One side has a worn frigate bird pattern emphasized with black pigment. There are two birds with both heads of which are facing outward and downward. In between the birds, there is a u shape with a top-hat-like arch below. Above, there are two pairs of tapering ovals. Bordered by a zig zag line. The other side has a faint pattern that is similar.

Culture
Solomon Islands
Material
shell and pigment
Made in
New Georgia, Solomon Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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OrnamentC168

A large flat white circular piece, creating a bracelet-like effect.

Culture
Solomon Islands
Material
shell
Made in
Marovo Lagoon, New Georgia, Solomon Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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OrnamentC169

Round bracelet-shaped ornament; undecorated; inside edge is angled.

Culture
Solomon Islands
Material
shell
Made in
Marovo Lagoon, New Georgia, Solomon Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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OrnamentC170

A wide, circular piece of white shell, carved in a bracelet-like shape.

Culture
Solomon Islands
Material
clam shell
Made in
New Georgia, Solomon Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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OrnamentC171

Undecorated, round, white shell band.

Culture
Solomon Islands
Material
clam shell ?
Made in
New Georgia, Solomon Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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OrnamentC172

A circular band of white shell, carved in a bracelet-like shape.

Culture
Solomon Islands
Material
clam shell ?
Made in
New Georgia, Solomon Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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OrnamentC173

A wide, circular piece of white shell, carved in a bracelet-like shape. Has a natural-looking oblong hole at the middle of one side.

Culture
Solomon Islands
Material
clam shell ?
Made in
New Georgia, Solomon Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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