Seed partially covered with woven plant fibre. 4 long strands of light yellow fibre hang loose from the ends of the weaving. Second piece in a four part series (see 3145/2,4,5).

Plain seed. First part of a four part series (see 3145/3-5).

Belt made of wood, shells and plant fibre. Wooden base is long, thin and curved, with all the bark removed, and loops carved at each end. Around middle between the loops the wood is covered in a dense weaving of plant fibres which serve as anchors for a line of upright shells that run the length of the piece along its top edge. Shells increase in size from ends to centre. Each is round, with concentric circles making up the interior structure. Cortex colouring is a white base with orange to dark brown dots.

Short sleeved dress in the colours of the New Caledonian flag. The neck of the garment is rounded, with a short vertical opening at back, closed by three buttons. Thin, decorative strips of red and green fabric are sewn around the chest and upper back area. Sleeves culminate in elastic gatherings, with fringe at the edges. The skirt has a dropped waist with a fringed hem.

Short-sleeved, light green cotton shirt with dark green floral design and five white plastic buttons. Shirt opens at the front, with button closure. Neck has a starched collar. A large pocket is sewn on at the front left chest. Sleeves are hemmed. Small slits at both sides at bottom hem.

Short-sleeved, light green cotton dress with dark green floral design. Neck is square at back, V at front. Sleeves culminate in elastic with gathered and pleated cuffs. Waist has four small fabric panels per side, sewn into the hem. Bottom hem of dress is scalloped. All hems and fabric ends have been machine sewn with green thread.

Pearly queen costume cravat. Four wide layers of overlapping cream coloured lace with a teardrop motif and scalloped edge are attached to an oblong piece of white fabric backing. The cravat is attached around the wearer’s neck by a plain white fabric collar with a velcro closure at back.

Pearly queen costume cravat. Three wide layers of overlapping white, flowery lace are attached to a circular piece of white fabric backing. The cravat is attached around the wearer’s neck by a plain white fabric collar with a velcro closure at back.

Pearly queen costume hat. Black wool hat with a wide brim, edged top and bottom with white plastic buttons sewn on with black thread. An upright triangular panel at front holds different sized white buttons, surrounding one of gold and pink-grey abalone. The crown of the hat is covered with a mass of long white and black ostrich(?) feathers that trail slightly down the back. The interior of the hat is dark burgundy wool, undecorated.

Pearly queen costume skirt. Skirt is knee length, black, with side button closure at waist and kick pleating at hem. Skirt is heavily decorated with white plastic buttons, sewn on with black thread. The buttons are similar in size and patterned in horizontal lines of three rows interspersed with connected diamond shapes. The interior of the skirt has a black polyester lining.