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HookC94

Inwardly concavely curved shell shaft with the barb secured by a twisted line. Hole near top of the shaft. Tassels near the barb.

Culture
Tahitian
Material
fibre, bone and shell
Made in
“Society Islands: Tahiti” ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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OrnamentC165

A flat, white shell disc with a carved tortoise shell attached to the top of the shell by the twisted fibre string. Tortoise shell has a bilaterally symmetrical pierced design that consists of five tapering ovals with four radiating lines below.

Culture
Solomon Islands
Material
tortoise shell, fibre and clam shell
Made in
Santa Cruz Islands, Solomon Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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NecklaceC166

A shell is cut to a crescent shape with a hole at each end for the attachment of the red-brown string. The shell has a few random holes.

Culture
Solomon Islands
Material
fibre and shell
Made in
New Georgia, Solomon Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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OrnamentC167

Flat, oval shell disc that has a bilaterally symmetrical design on both sides. One side has a worn frigate bird pattern emphasized with black pigment. There are two birds with both heads of which are facing outward and downward. In between the birds, there is a u shape with a top-hat-like arch below. Above, there are two pairs of tapering ovals. Bordered by a zig zag line. The other side has a faint pattern that is similar.

Culture
Solomon Islands
Material
shell and pigment
Made in
New Georgia, Solomon Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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OrnamentC168

A large flat white circular piece, creating a bracelet-like effect.

Culture
Solomon Islands
Material
shell
Made in
Marovo Lagoon, New Georgia, Solomon Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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OrnamentC169

Round bracelet-shaped ornament; undecorated; inside edge is angled.

Culture
Solomon Islands
Material
shell
Made in
Marovo Lagoon, New Georgia, Solomon Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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OrnamentC170

A wide, circular piece of white shell, carved in a bracelet-like shape.

Culture
Solomon Islands
Material
clam shell
Made in
New Georgia, Solomon Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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OrnamentC171

Undecorated, round, white shell band.

Culture
Solomon Islands
Material
clam shell ?
Made in
New Georgia, Solomon Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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OrnamentC172

A circular band of white shell, carved in a bracelet-like shape.

Culture
Solomon Islands
Material
clam shell ?
Made in
New Georgia, Solomon Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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OrnamentC173

A wide, circular piece of white shell, carved in a bracelet-like shape. Has a natural-looking oblong hole at the middle of one side.

Culture
Solomon Islands
Material
clam shell ?
Made in
New Georgia, Solomon Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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