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OrnamentC1108

A rounded heart shape with a geometric band design outlining the heart, as well as going down along the middle, and emphasized with black pigment on both sides. There is a hole pierced at the top centre.

Culture
Solomon Islands
Material
shell
Made in
Solomon Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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OrnamentC61

Shell is shaped like the small tooth of a sperm whale. One side is orange and the other is white. There is a hole in the top of the shell.

Culture
I-Kiribati
Material
shell
Made in
Nonouti, Gilbert Group, Kiribati
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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NecklaceC67

The teeth and small brown discs are strung alternately on a twisted fibre cord.

Culture
I-Kiribati
Material
shell, plant fibre and porpoise tooth
Made in
Nonouti, Gilbert Group, Kiribati
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BladeC1312

A smooth green, blue, and black mineral that has a flat trapezoid shape with both side curving convexly to a point, creating an edge. There is a small slightly off centre to the side.

Culture
Maori
Material
nephrite mineral
Made in
New Zealand
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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LadleA8916

Ladle with oval shaped bowl and long narrow handle. The handle has a rounded end with a hole through it. The underside of the ladle's bowl is rounded. The inside of the bowl has a dark shiny residue. The wood overall is a dark brown colour.

Culture
Coast Salish
Material
wood and oil
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Sinker ?A16077

Circular, porous stone pebble with a hole drilled through the centre (bi-conical perforation).

Culture
Northwest Coast
Material
stone
Made in
British Columbia, Canada ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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FluteC1076

A long cylindrical brown reed tube with a pod attached to one end. Dark brown geometric designs including a sun is painted on the tube. Three holes are cut into the tube. Reed is placed into reed tube at the mouthpiece.

Culture
Polynesian
Material
pod and reed grass
Made in
Pacific Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Breast OrnamentC1134

A flat, oval-shaped green jade ornament, with a hole at the top.

Culture
Maori
Material
nephrite mineral
Made in
New Zealand
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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MoneyC1535

Two strands of dark brown discs strung on fibre cords and joined together at the ends. Near the join there is a pair of two white discs on each strand.

Culture
I-Kiribati
Material
coral, coconut nutshell and fibre
Made in
Nonouti, Gilbert Group, Kiribati
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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