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Charm3311/6

Small marupai charm carved from a dwarf coconut. The nutshell is carved to have a snout with an open mouth on the narrow end. Geometric designs with lines and repeating triangles are etched into the shell, following the shape of the mouth and giving it circular eyes. The carved designs are filled with white clay(?). A short length of twisted cord extends from a hole through the rounded end, and has been tied leaving a small loop.

Culture
Trobriand
Material
dwarf coconut nutshell, plant fibre and clay
Made in
Kiriwina Islands, Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cup3311/2

Small carved-out coconut cup. There is a small carved design on the pointed end, which extends up over the lip. The bowl's interior has scrape marks.

Culture
Trobriand
Material
coconut nutshell
Made in
Kiriwina Islands, Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Brush3254/56 a-b

Two halves of coconut nutshells. Each shell is intact, with the dried husk extending out as brush bristles. (Small piece of tape adhered to the side of each shell with collector number.)

Culture
Marquesan ?
Material
coconut nutshell
Made in
“Marquesas Islands” ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Container3254/61

Coconut nutshell with large hole cut in top, and a hollowed-out interior. Letters 'PB' carved on outside. A small piece of tape is adhered to the shell with the collector's number written on it.

Culture
Oceania
Material
coconut nutshell
Made in
Pacific Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Container3254/62

Small coconut nutshell with a hollowed-out interior. Two small holes are bored into top. A small piece of tape is adhered to the shell with the collector's number written on it.

Culture
Oceania
Material
coconut nutshell
Made in
Pacific Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Cup3254/60

Half of a coconut nutshell with a hollowed-out interior. The interior has red marks throughout. An 'H' is carved into the shell, and a small piece of tape is adhered to the shell with the collector's number written on it.

Culture
Oceania
Material
coconut nutshell
Made in
Pacific Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Container3254/52

Small coconut container in a woven carrier. The coconut is hollowed-out, and has a hole at the top. The coconut is nestled between two woven rings, and then held in place by horizontal and vertical weaving. A handle is attached to the top of the carrier. A small piece of tape is adhered to the side of the coconut with the collector's number on it.

Culture
Marquesan
Material
branch ? and coconut nutshell
Made in
“Marquesas Islands” ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Headdress2777/1

Colourful headdress with a turtle on mulberry fibre, wrapped around the front of a corrugated cardboard and plastic head ring covered with white fabric and decorative elements. A long blonde hair wig and pink feathers are stitched on to a frame at the back. Around and above the nose of the turtle are bands of green and red metal beads and brown shells, from the top of which project five black fabric-covered wood sticks with white shells and ivory coloured polished coconut shell rings adhered to their lengths.

Culture
Samoan
Material
paper mulberry bark, synthetic hair, feather, cotton fibre, coconut nutshell, seed, shell, grass, metal, plastic, adhesive, synthetic fibre, wood and paper
Made in
Samoa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Shark Calling Rattle2716/28

One part of a three piece artistic representation of the attributes of the "shark caller". Curved fragments of coconut shell, which are strung onto two strips of rattan bound together into a loop handle, make a rattling sound when shaken.

Culture
Malagan
Material
wood, rattan, bamboo grass and coconut nutshell
Made in
Libba, New Ireland, Papua New Guinea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BowlIa49

Half coconut shell of an irregular circle shape. Rim has four rows of coiling attached by twelve strands which pierce the shell. Small circular plaited foot is attached with a coiled strand which zigzags over the woven section in a five-pointed star shape.

Culture
Ifugao
Material
coconut nutshell and bamboo grass
Made in
Luzon, Philippines
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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