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Skirt3254/63

Length of plaited coconut fibre with a short fringe. The fringe is created from thin strips of grass woven into waistband. On each end, the plaited cord thins out once the fringe stops. It appears that some sections of the fringe were originally dyed red or black. A small piece of tape with the collector's number written on it is adhered to the tie.

Culture
Marquesan
Material
coconut fibre ?
Made in
“Marquesas Islands” ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Ornament3254/14

Ankle or wrist ornament on a plaited coconut fibre cord. The ornament consists of numerous black (koku) seeds bound by twisted strands of coconut fibre. The upper ends of the coconut fibre are then woven into the plaited cord. (Small piece of tape with collector's number attached to cord.)

Culture
Marquesan
Material
coconut fibre ? or soapberry seed ?
Made in
“Marquesas Islands” ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Bag3254/45

Rectangular woven bag of grass-like strips with a long, plaited, fibre handle. (Small piece of tape with collector number adhered to bag.)

Culture
Marquesan
Material
grass ? or coconut fibre ?
Made in
“Marquesas Islands” ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Headdress Ornament3254/3

Feather headdress ornament (tua or kihi) of long narrow white feathers. At the core, feathers are tightly bound by plaited coconut fibre. Many more feathers are layered over top, held in place by tightly wrapped plant fibre, which is again bound by plaited coconut fibre, creating a handle. A small red thread is wrapped around the base of the handle.

Culture
Marquesan
Material
feather, coconut fibre and plant fibre
Made in
“Marquesas Islands” ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Shark Hook3254/29

V-shaped fish hook carved from wood. Wooden spike set at an acute angle to arm, possibly a separate piece that has been attached, with section of woven fibre wrapped around arm and bound by loosely plaited coconut husk fibre. A long plaited coconut husk cord (110cm) is bound to the end of the other arm. A small section of blue and grey striped fabric is wrapped around the arm under the binding. (Both arms have labels adhered to them, one with the collector's initials.)

Culture
Tokelauan
Material
wood, coconut fibre and dye
Made in
Tokelau
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Trumpet Horn3254/5

Horn (putona) made from a triton shell. There is a large circular blowhole near the apex. The shell is cradled in a woven carrying strap, which loops around the spire, and then is tied through a cut hole in the outer lip. The strap is comprised of eight finely plaited cords of coconut husk fibre, woven across with more coconut husk fibre. Three small cylindrical carved pieces of bone(?) are attached. The most intricately carved toggle (ivi po'o) is carved with tiki figures. Several bunches of hair are bound by twisted fibres to the tiki.

Culture
Marquesan
Material
triton shell ?, coconut fibre, human hair ? and bone ?
Made in
“Marquesas Islands” ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Skirt3254/21

Skirt of shells hung from plaited coconut fibre cords. The skirt consists of many lengths of small white and yellow shells strung by natural fibre, which are then tied to two cords of plaited coconut fibre. One strand has five smaller different shells. (Small piece of tape with collector number attached to cord.)

Culture
Oceania
Material
coconut fibre ?, cowrie shell, plant fibre and shell
Made in
Pacific Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Headdress3254/1

Headdress (pa'e kea or pa'e kaha) consisting of a woven band of coconut husk fibre adorned with small circular pieces of shiny shell, mostly layered in pairs, and topped with a small asterisk design of turtle shell. The woven band tapers on each side, ending in loops, through which plaited coconut husk fibre is attached on both sides for tying. Both tapered end is topped with triangular pieces of shiny shell and a cut-out design in turtle shell. Attached are alternating plaques of carved turtle shell and white shell adorned with human images (tiki) and geometric designs in low relief. The shells are pierced and strung together.

Culture
Marquesan
Material
turtle shell, shell and coconut fibre ?
Made in
“Marquesas Islands” ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Bag3254/53

Rectangular woven bag. Cut pieces of grass are woven together, with the intact ends left out as fringe. Blue decorations are attached in a row to the woven area between each line of fringe. The back of the bag is plain. A short plaited cord of coconut fibre(?) is attached to the top of each side. The bag has a creased down the centre, and then two more lesser creases where it was folded again in thirds.

Culture
Samoan ?
Material
coconut fibre ?, grass ? and fibre
Made in
Samoa ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cord3254/35

Bundle of tightly plaited coconut husk fibre(?). Cord is coiled into a loose bundle, and loosely wrapped around itself several times. (Small grey label attached to rope.)

Culture
Marquesan
Material
coconut fibre
Made in
“Marquesas Islands” ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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