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HookC206

A pearl-like shell piece that curves to a point with a barb along the exterior of the curve and an angled rounded finial knob at the other end.

Culture
Solomon Islands
Material
shell
Made in
Ulawa, Solomon Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CombC368

A handle which tapers to a long point. The main design along the handle is consisting of a very simple diagonal decoration in black. Fifteen long teeth fan outward radially. Some fibre strands are on the handle.

Culture
Solomon Islands
Material
fibre and wood
Made in
Ulawa, Solomon Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CombC1313

Thirteen teeth bound together at one end to form a triangular handle which is painted black. A shell cross has been inlaid in the handle. Some fibre is wrapped around the base of the handle.

Culture
Solomon Islands
Material
wood, plant fibre, shell and paint
Made in
Ulawa, Solomon Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CombC1314

Thirteen teeth with a triangular handle. Handle inlay composed of triangular pearl motifs secured by a black adhesive. Long thin rod finial.

Culture
Solomon Islands
Material
fibre, shell and wood
Made in
Ulawa, Solomon Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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HookC205

A pearl-like shell piece that curves to a point with a barb along the exterior of the curve and a perpendicular square knob at the other end. Horizontal lines on the shaft are emphasized with black.

Culture
Solomon Islands
Material
shell and ink ?
Made in
Ulawa, Solomon Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ClubC358

Dark, brown-black, paddle-shaped club with a demilune handle and a small, tongue-shaped protrusion at the head. White, pearlescent shells cut into shapes are inlaid around the head, forming a double scroll design on both sides.

Culture
Solomon Islands
Material
wood and shell
Made in
Ulawa, Solomon Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CombC366

A handle which tapers to a long point. The main design along the handle has inlaid triangular mother of pearl designs. Thirteen long teeth fan outward radially. Some fibre strands are on the handle.

Culture
Solomon Islands
Material
mother of pearl shell and wood
Made in
Ulawa, Solomon Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ClubC376

Club with roughly cylindrical handle that has a conical tip and a curved, flat, and tapering blade. The surface is painted black and carved with an elaborate geometric design with a carved fish head at the base of the inner curve. There are inlaid round pieces of shell in the oval segment that joins the handle and the blade.

Culture
Solomon Islands
Material
shell, wood and paint
Made in
Ulawa, Solomon Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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