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SpoonB201

A smoothed spoon that has a thin rectangular bamboo handle which is split to secure part of the coconut shell bowl.

Culture
Javanese
Material
coconut nutshell and bamboo grass
Made in
Java, Indonesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Stringed Musical InstrumentB196 a-c

Erhu-like two-stringed wooden instrument with a sound box (part b) made from half a coconut shell and two drop-shaped tuning pegs (strings and membrane are missing). Wooden bow (part c) is strung with coarse hair. Underside of sound box is pierced with a simple design.

Culture
Malay ?
Material
hair, wood, bamboo grass and coconut nutshell
Made in
Singapore
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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Hat3609/5

Hat made from woven pandanus leaves with fibre stitching. The hat is conical in shape with a squared top. The interior has a plain weave construction that is stitched together with fibre. The exterior covered by layered strips of pandanus leaves overtop, arranged in a triangle shape, in alternating shades of light and dark brown with stitches along the edges of the leaves. The rim of horizontal strips of pandanus leaves is hand stitched in a blanket stitch with twisted light brown coconut fibre and black human hair thread. The inside of the hat has a circular plaited band of pandanus leaves and a synthetic fibre cord threaded with a small round wooden bead is attached.

Culture
I-Kiribati
Material
pandanus leaf, coconut fibre, human hair, human fibre, synthetic fibre and wood
Made in
Tabuaeran, Kiribati
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Water Dipper3559/24

Water dipper with a coconut shell bowl and carved wooden handle. Tip of handle is drilled into back of bowl, extending towards centre; secured with a rod that curves along interior of wall. Tip is decorative and consists of two triangles framing a thin spire. Deep grooves carved around middle of spire; semi-circle designs across triangles. Long handle has straight sides and bottom; top has multiple curves with grooves notched across length. Curvilinear motifs extend from grooves onto either side of handle.

Culture
Thai
Material
coconut shell and wood
Made in
Thailand
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Water Dipper3559/25

Water dipper with a coconut shell bowl and intricately carved wooden handle. Tip of handle is drilled into back of bowl, extending towards centre. Tip is decorative and consists of a flying bird; secured with a rod that curves along interior of wall. Handle consists of multiple components (from front to back): inverted triangle, square with two angled grooves carved around all sides, triangle that flows into a curved line, carved hand grips curve and extends into an undecorated arm. Additional designs engraved on triangles; raised watch carved around wrist. Small hexagon protrudes from end of arm, with a small hole through centre.

Culture
Thai
Material
coconut shell and wood
Made in
Thailand
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Container3559/6

Lidded coconut shell container on wooden stand; all components are attached with plant fibre cordage. Container and lid each have four loops, one on each side, near their openings. Loops on front and back of lid slip onto loops on container. Loops on left and right sides of both are tied together with a knotted cord; cord is threaded through holes drilled into sides of stand. Lid is made of a small coconut, cut in half. Stand made up is four curved panels, secured along long straight edges; giving stand an "X" shape.

Culture
Thai
Material
coconut shell, wood and plant fibre
Made in
Thailand
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Water Dipper3559/26

Water dipper with a coconut shell bowl and carved wooden handle. Tip of handle is drilled into back of bowl, extending towards centre; secured with a rod that curves along interior of wall. Tip is decorative and consists of two triangles framing a thin spire. Deep grooves carved around middle of spire; semi-circle designs across triangles. Long handle has straight sides and bottom; top has multiple curves with grooves notched across length.

Culture
Thai
Material
coconut shell and wood
Made in
Thailand
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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