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Miniature Skirt3557/10

Rope skirt sealed inside a plastic bag; bag is secured shut with a paper manufacturer's label stapled over the opening. Skirt has a long waist band; one side has a looped end, other ends in a thick open braid. Along length of band are two sections of braided fringe; one section of fringe is longer than the other. Orange card inserted into bag, behind skirt, with image of people wearing the skirt and one of the skirt by itself; paragraph of text describe maker, material, and how it was worn.

Culture
Au
Material
bark fibre, platstic and metal
Made in
Sandaun, Papua New Guinea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Earring3557/7

Bamboo ear plug sealed inside a plastic bag; bag is secured shut with a paper manufacturer's label stapled over the opening. Earring is hollow and cylindrical with two triangular protrusions at the front opening; tuft of animal fur stuffed in between protrusions. Triangular, straight, and curved lines burned(?) around front of earring; diamond design amongst lines underneath triangular protrusions. Yellow card inserted into bag, behind earring, with image of person wearing one and another of the earring itself; paragraph of text describes materials, and technique for ear piercing.

Culture
Au
Material
bamboo grass, animal hair, plastic and metal
Made in
Sandaun, Papua New Guinea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Miniature Comb3557/4

Comb sealed inside a plastic bag; bag is secured shut with a paper manufacturer's label stapled over the opening. Comb has a square shaft and eight long teeth. Front of shaft has geometric designs carved in relief; back of shaft and teeth are undecorated. Design consists of black lines, trimmed with white, bordering four semi-circles surrounding a diamond; background is white, designs done in black and dark orange. Yellow card inserted into bag, behind comb, with image of person using comb and one of the comb itself; paragraph of text describes makers, materials, and decorations.

Culture
Au
Material
bamboo grass, pigment ?, plastic and metal
Made in
Sandaun, Papua New Guinea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Miniature Shield3557/1

Small shield sealed inside a plastic bag; bag is secured shut with a paper manufacturer's label stapled over the opening. Shield is oval-shaped with two holes drilled into either side, towards centre; rattan cord knotted through holes, for holding purposes. Hourglass-like shape carved across surface, with triangles protruding from either side in centre; curvilinear motif incised in middle. Hourglass-like shape done in black, outline of hourglass and curvilinear motif done in dark brown. Orange card inserted into bag, behind shield, with images of person using a shield and spear, and one of a shield by itself; paragraph of text describes materials, how it was used, and decorations.

Culture
Au
Material
wood, rattan, pigment ?, plastic and metal
Made in
Sandaun, Papua New Guinea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Miniature Broom3557/3

Broom sealed inside a plastic bag; bag is secured shut with a paper manufacturer's label stapled over the opening. Broom has a short wood handle and dried seed pods at the end, for brush bristles. The pods are bunched together with two wide, woven plant fibre bands; bands are adhered to wood, seed pods, and one another with resin(?). Red card inserted into bag, behind broom, with images of a person sweeping, and one of the broom itself; paragraph of text describes materials, how it's made, and uses.

Culture
Au
Material
palm wood, plant fibre, resin ?, plastic and metal
Made in
Sandaun, Papua New Guinea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Miniature Bag3557/5

Bilum sealed inside a plastic bag; bag is secured shut with a paper manufacturer's label stapled over the opening. Bilum is square-shaped with a wide strap. Made predominantly of naturally coloured fibres with five decorative bands across length. Bands are (from top to bottom): checkered pink, green "V" shapes, alternating pink and natural squares, alternating green and natural squares, and checkered pink. Blue card is inserted into bag, behind bilum, with image of person wearing a bag and one of the bilum itself; paragraph of text describe materials, and techniques on how it's made.

Culture
Au
Material
bark fibre, dye, plastic and metal
Made in
Sandaun, Papua New Guinea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Miniature Hammer3557/6

Sago hammer sealed inside a plastic bag; bag is secured shut with a paper manufacturer's label stapled over the opening. Hammer consists of a bamboo head with a wood handle, lashed together with rattan fibre. Top of wood handle is split in half and bamboo head is inserted into it. A twisted rattan cord is wrapped around the tip of the head and base of the handle, giving hammer a triangular shape. Orange card inserted into bag, behind hammer, with image of person using it; paragraph of text describe materials, and how the hammer is made.

Culture
Au
Material
bamboo grass, wood, rattan, plastic and metal
Made in
Sandaun, Papua New Guinea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Miniature Gong3557/9

Slit gong with beater sealed inside a plastic bag; bag is secured shut with a paper manufacturer's label stapled over the opening. Gong has a cylindrical body with protruding triangular handles on either side; three triangular cutouts along top edge of handles. All sides of gong, close to top edge, are decorated with a zigzag; design is burned(?) into surface. Wide "I"-shaped slit runs through top centre of gong; two circular and vertical line designs burned(?) on either side of slit. Long cylindrical beater extends from middle of slit at an angle; beater is undecorated and adhered to gong. Yellow card is inserted into bag, behind gong and beater, with scene of person playing the gong; paragraph of text describes making of gong, and meaning of decorative marks.

Culture
Au
Material
wool, plastic and metal
Made in
Sandaun, Papua New Guinea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Miniature Pipe3557/11

Pipe sealed inside a plastic bag; bag is secured shut with a paper manufacturer's label stapled over the opening. Pipe is cylindrical with a tapered mouth piece; mouth piece coloured black. Three incised decorative bands along length of pipe; all incisions are coloured in black. Top and bottom band consists of repeating thin triangles, with curved sides; horizontal lines in between triangles. Centre band has alternating triangle pattern; negative space forms a wavy line. Bottom opening of pipe is coloured black; interior is undecorated. Green card inserted into bag, behind pipe, with image of person using one and one of a pipe itself; paragraph of text describes maker, place made, and material.

Culture
Au
Material
bamboo grass, pigment ?, plastic and metal
Made in
Sandaun, Papua New Guinea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Toy3557/12

Spinning top toy sealed inside a plastic bag; bag is secured shut with a paper manufacturer's label stapled over the opening. Body of top consists of a flat circular piece of coconut shell(?); wood rod inserted through centre and secured with resin(?). Outer surface of body decorated with alternating curved lines and dots; rod is undecorated. Light red card inserted into bag, behind spinning top, with image of person using toy and one of the toy itself; paragraph of text describes materials, and use instructions.

Culture
Au
Material
coconut nutshell ?, wood, pigment, resin ?, metal and plastic
Made in
Sandaun, Papua New Guinea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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