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MoneyC407

Strand of discs strung on fibre cord, alternating dark brown and white.

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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MoneyC408

Discs are strung on a fibre cord alternating dark brown and white with a knot mid-strand. Coconut and coral smoothed and drilled for stringing.

Culture
I-Kiribati
Material
coconut nutshell, hemp fibre and coral
Made in
Nonouti, Gilbert Group, Kiribati
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BrushC1753

Sample of coconut shell cut to be used as a brush. Curves concavely and has a triangular shape.

Culture
Tahitian
Material
coconut nutshell
Made in
“Society Islands: Tahiti” ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Arm OrnamentC1732 b

A simple brown circular piece, creating a bracelet-like effect. The sides are flat and carved with an exterior design consisting of a lozenge pattern.

Culture
Torres Strait Islander
Material
coconut nutshell
Made in
“Torres Strait Islands” ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Arm OrnamentC1732 c

A simple brown circular piece, creating a bracelet-like effect. The sides are flat and carved with an exterior design consisting of a herringbone pattern.

Culture
Torres Strait Islander
Material
coconut nutshell
Made in
“Torres Strait Islands” ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Arm OrnamentC1732 d

A simple brown circular piece, creating a bracelet-like effect. The sides are flat and carved with a very simple exterior "design" consisting of two triangle shapes.

Culture
Torres Strait Islander
Material
coconut nutshell
Made in
“Torres Strait Islands” ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Arm OrnamentC1732 e

A simple brown circular piece, creating a bracelet-like effect. The sides are flat and carved with an exterior design consisting of a lozenge pattern.

Culture
Torres Strait Islander
Material
coconut nutshell
Made in
“Torres Strait Islands” ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SpoonC1417

A spoon made of coconut nutshell. Geometric design along the back with two eye-like features at the top of the handle are filled with white clay. Hole for hanging at the top.

Culture
New Guinea
Material
clay and coconut nutshell
Made in
Papua New Guinea ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ContainerC256

Round container and lid made from coconut shell. Designs consisting of panels of crosshatching. Lid undecorated and secured by two knotted cords.

Culture
Solomon Islands
Material
coconut nutshell and fibre
Made in
Choiseul, Solomon Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ContainerC331

Hollow, bulb-shaped coconut shell container with opening at top. Outside has been cleaned and smoothed.

Culture
Solomon Islands
Material
coconut nutshell
Made in
New Georgia, Solomon Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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