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Belt3274/18

Belt composed of tiny carved and polished coconut shell discs strung on four strands, with sections separated by alternating turtle shell and clam shell dividers. The strap is composed of plaited grass(?) with fringed ends. The two straps are tied together by grass(?).

Culture
Yapese
Material
coconut shell, turtle shell, clam shell and grass ?
Made in
Yap, Federated States of Micronesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Bowl, Drinking, CarvedE/2521

OBJECTS OF EXCHANGE: SOCIAL AND MATERIAL TRANSFORMATION ON THE LATE NINETEENTH-CENTURY NORTHWEST COAST. GLASS, AARON EXHIBITION CATALOG, 2011, Publisher: BARD GRADUATE CENTER

Culture
Tlingit
Material
coconut shell
Made in
Cordova Bay, Prince Of Wales Island, Alaska, USA
Holding Institution
American Museum of Natural History
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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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