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Skirt3254/49

Length of plaited grass-like material with a short fringe. The fringe is created from thin strips of grass woven into a waistband. On each end, the plaited cord thins out once the fringe stops. A small piece of paper with "Complete dress (Tana) Old Woman" and the collector number written on it, is attached to the tie.

Culture
Marquesan
Material
grass ?
Made in
“Marquesas Islands” ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Skirt3254/48

Length of plaited grass-like material with a short fringe. The fringe is created from thin strips of grass woven into a waistband. On each end, the plaited cord thins out once the fringe stops. A small piece of paper with "Complete dress (Tana) Old Woman" and the collector number written on it, is attached to the tie.

Culture
Marquesan
Material
grass ?
Made in
“Marquesas Islands” ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Shark Hook3254/29

V-shaped fish hook carved from wood. Wooden spike set at an acute angle to arm, possibly a separate piece that has been attached, with section of woven fibre wrapped around arm and bound by loosely plaited coconut husk fibre. A long plaited coconut husk cord (110cm) is bound to the end of the other arm. A small section of blue and grey striped fabric is wrapped around the arm under the binding. (Both arms have labels adhered to them, one with the collector's initials.)

Culture
Tokelauan
Material
wood, coconut fibre and dye
Made in
Tokelau
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Trumpet Horn3254/5

Horn (putona) made from a triton shell. There is a large circular blowhole near the apex. The shell is cradled in a woven carrying strap, which loops around the spire, and then is tied through a cut hole in the outer lip. The strap is comprised of eight finely plaited cords of coconut husk fibre, woven across with more coconut husk fibre. Three small cylindrical carved pieces of bone(?) are attached. The most intricately carved toggle (ivi po'o) is carved with tiki figures. Several bunches of hair are bound by twisted fibres to the tiki.

Culture
Marquesan
Material
triton shell ?, coconut fibre, human hair ? and bone ?
Made in
“Marquesas Islands” ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Sash3254/30

A small rectangle of woven grass-like strips with unfinished edges, which create a bit of a fringe. The sash has been folded in fifths, and then in half. (Small piece of tape with collector number adhered to piece.)

Culture
Samoan
Material
grass ?
Made in
Samoa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Tattooing Equipment3254/20 a-b

Tattooing tools. Part a is a long, tapering piece of wood adorned with a human figure (tiki) at one end. Part b is a short reed with a notch cut out near each end.

Culture
Marquesan
Material
wood and reed
Made in
“Marquesas Islands” ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Ear Ornament3254/12

Ear ornament (taiana) made from boar tusk. The ornament consists of a carved spur adorned with two small human figures (tiki) - one on the end of the spur, and the other on the side of the spur. There is a small hole drilled through the spur.

Culture
Marquesan
Material
boar tusk
Made in
“Marquesas Islands” ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Ear Ornament3254/11

Ear ornament (taiana) made from boar tusk. The ornament consists of a carved spur adorned with three small human figures (tiki). There is a small hole drilled through the spur. (Possibly missing a disk from the end.)

Culture
Marquesan
Material
boar tusk
Made in
“Marquesas Islands” ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Ear Ornament3254/7

Ear ornament (hakakai or ha'akai) made of tooth. The ornament consists of a large disk worn in front of the ear and a curved spur. The spur has a single hole through it with a small piece of wood inserted, and a toggle end.

Culture
Marquesan
Material
wood and whale tooth
Made in
“Marquesas Islands” ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Skirt3254/21

Skirt of shells hung from plaited coconut fibre cords. The skirt consists of many lengths of small white and yellow shells strung by natural fibre, which are then tied to two cords of plaited coconut fibre. One strand has five smaller different shells. (Small piece of tape with collector number attached to cord.)

Culture
Oceania
Material
coconut fibre ?, cowrie shell, plant fibre and shell
Made in
Pacific Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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