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SpearC291

The tip is coiled with yellow-brown plant fibre, below which, there are the following: four sets of four small barbs; three sets of four increasingly longer barbs; and seven sets of four small barbs. The point is decorated with a red and yellow grass sleeve with a horizontal zig zag pattern, a carved band that is emphasized with white pigment and that consists of two figures (each of which has eyes, and a triple upward pointing nose), and a fibre tuft. Below, there is another red and yellow grass sleeve that has a smaller horizontal zig zag pattern. Red and yellow plant fibre coiling are at either ends of the grass sleeves. The dark brown wood shaft is plain and tapers at the end.

Culture
Western Melanesia
Material
wood, fibre, grass, bone and pigment ?
Made in
Bougainville, Papua New Guinea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Loin BandC250

Rectangular woven grass band with a short fibre fringe along the edges of one end. The band has been died red with a chevron pattern left natural.

Culture
Western Melanesia
Material
grass and dye
Made in
Bougainville, Papua New Guinea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SpearC295

The tip is coiled with yellow-brown plant fibre, below which, there are the following: six sets of four small barbs; three sets of four increasingly longer barbs; and four sets of four small barbs. The point is decorated with a red and yellow grass sleeve with a red diamond shape pattern on a checker pattern background, a carved band that is emphasized with white and that consists of two figures (each of which has circular eyes and a bulbous nose), and a fibre tuft. Below, there is another red and yellow grass sleeve that has a similar pattern as the one above. Bright red and yellow plant fibre coiling are at either ends of the grass sleeve. The dark brown wood shaft is plain and tapers at the end.

Culture
Western Melanesia
Material
wood, grass, plant fibre, bone and pigment ?
Made in
Bougainville, Papua New Guinea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ShieldC359

Shield is composed of two perpendicular layers of cane that are lashed together with rattan. One end is wider than the other, and at both ends the sides curve inwards and meet at a point. Handle on back.

Culture
Solomon Islands
Material
grass, rattan and leaf ?
Made in
New Georgia, Solomon Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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WaistbandC360

Four pieces of split cane joined by twisted fibre string is formed into a circle and tied with string. Two sections of black and yellow weaving in geometric pattern.

Culture
Solomon Islands
Material
grass, fibre and stem ?
Made in
Malaita, Solomon Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FluteE297

Plain cylindrical bamboo grass flute with six finger holes and another hole at the other end.

Culture
Central Mexico
Material
bamboo grass
Made in
Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FluteE298

Plain cylindrical bamboo grass flute with six finger holes and one end cut diagonally across where there is a rectangular hole.

Culture
Central Mexico
Material
bamboo grass
Made in
Oaxaca, Mexico
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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HeadrestC362

Bands of triangles, diagonal lines and fish scale motif, dark on light. Curved, footed, solid leg at each end.

Culture
Solomon Islands
Material
wood and bamboo grass
Made in
Solomon Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BasketD4.112

Variation of "sun symbol" design, black on natural with two coiled rows of black on base and black braided border. Splint(?) foundation of grass with coiled elements of cottonwood or willow. Black elements are martynia.

Culture
Tohono O'odham
Material
cat-tail grass and willow wood ?
Made in
Arizona, USA
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Work BasketA2009

Coiled cedar root basket with half arrow head designs in grass and red cherry bark; three vertical rows per side, two per end. Parallel splint base construction, partial imbrication. Previous repair at upper edge.

Culture
Coast Salish: Sto:lo
Material
cherry bark, canary grass and cedar root
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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