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Lime Spatula3092/17

A lime spatula with decorative carvings along its surface. The handle is topped with a carved snake. There is a raised ridge along the centre of the spatula that runs from the snake down to more stylized carvings near the tip. The end of the spatula widens into a paddle shape.

Culture
Trobriand
Material
ebony wood
Made in
Kiriwina Islands, Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Staff3092/16

A staff carved out of dark wood with intricate patterning carved on its topper, as well as a section that takes up one quarter of the shaft. Some of the carved lines are filled with lime.

Culture
Trobriand
Material
ebony wood and lime
Made in
Kiriwina Islands, Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Axe Blade3092/15

A smooth tear-drop shaped axe-head, carved from a dark blue-grey stone. The blade edge is slightly jagged, while the outer edges are smooth like the rest of its surface. There are also patches of light grey within the stone.

Culture
Trobriand
Material
stone
Made in
Kiriwina Islands, Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Band3092/9

Band of braided plant fibre with cowrie shells. The largest shells are stitched to the middle section, with smaller shells near the ends.

Culture
New Guinea
Material
plant fibre and cowrie shell
Made in
Mount Hagen, Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Comb3092/8

Comb carved from brown wood which is topped by a carving of a human face and chest surmounted by a headdress to which small grey and white feathers have been attached with strands of plant fibre. This portion of the comb is carved and decorated with painted colours (white, sienna, yellow ochre). The human figure has a wooden nose bone of a lighter coloured wood. There are eight prongs on the comb which are not decorated, and are around 13 cm in length each.

Culture
New Guinea
Material
wood, feather, plant fibre and paint
Made in
East Sepik, Papua New Guinea ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Tool3092/7

Oblong stone tool, with a smooth surface and two rounded ends. Cross-hatched lines are incised at one end .

Culture
Nakanai
Material
stone
Made in
New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Headdress3168/1 a-b

Geru board, or headdress. Made of thin plywood in a large diamond shape at centre, with a partial circle at top, and to the sides two ‘arms’ branching off at angles both upwards and down, separated by a small triangle. The board is painted red, blue and yellow mainly in triangle and diamond shapes, with front similar but more complex than back. At bottom is a headpiece lined with red cotton fabric, and topped by a synthetic orange material. Two wooden handles are attached to the bottom of the headpiece and wrapped with plant fibre. Part b is a plywood piece that has broken off one side of the headdress.

Culture
Keri
Material
wood, cotton fibre, synthetic fibre, paint and plant fibre
Made in
Chimbu, Papua New Guinea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Flying Fox Figure3145/5

Uncoloured flying fox made of woven plant fibres. A large seed is covered in an open weave of light yellow and brown plant fibres. At top is a head with long snout, pointed ears, and ridge down centre of face. Wings are held close to the body, thumbs pointing upward, and attached to the feet and legs below. A plant fibre phallus emerges from the bottom of the seed. Fourth part in a four part series (see 3145/2-4).

Culture
Iatmul
Material
gumba bark and gourd seed
Made in
Kaminibit, East Sepik, Papua New Guinea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Unfinished Figure3145/4

Seed fully covered with woven plant fibre. At top is a woven head with an unfinished flap attached at its base, and a long strand of weaving fibre hanging from end. Third part in a four part series (see 3145/2,3,5).

Culture
Iatmul
Material
gourd seed and gumba bark
Made in
Kaminibit, East Sepik, Papua New Guinea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Unfinished Figure3145/3

Seed partially covered with woven plant fibre. 4 long strands of light yellow fibre hang loose from the ends of the weaving. Second piece in a four part series (see 3145/2,4,5).

Culture
Iatmul
Material
gourd seed and gumba bark
Made in
Kaminibit, East Sepik, Papua New Guinea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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