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RingC102 a-b

Two small narrow circular bands with metal inlay composed of a cross with two geometric shapes at either side (part a) consisting of a diamond shape with a geometric shape or three geometric shapes at either side (part b) consisting of two outward pointing triangles with an I-shape.

Culture
Samoan
Material
tortoise shell
Made in
Samoa
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Canoe FigureC1045

Arms and head and earrings with shell inlay. Winged headdress, black.

Culture
Solomon Islands
Material
shell, wood and paint
Made in
Solomon Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ClubC1156

A flat brown wood club with a paddle-like shape. Carved insect-like handle finial with inlaid shell eyes. Paddle-like section has bilaterally symmetrical spirals and designs on both sides which are very intricate.

Culture
Maori
Material
wood and shell
Made in
New Zealand
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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LadleA7534

A plain, orange-brown ladle with a deep bowl that has a rounded bottom and a circular abalone shell inlaid piece on the lower portion of the handle.

Culture
Northwest Coast
Material
abalone shell and mountain sheep horn
Made in
British Columbia, Canada ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CombC1082

Small square shaped comb with 10 long teeth; border of both sides is inlaid shell with engraved geometric on one side and floral and geometric design on the other side; top and side edges are also inlaid with undecorated shell.

Culture
Oceania
Material
abalone shell ? and wood
Made in
Pacific Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PendantC1177

Pendant in the shape of a stylized female figure (hei tiki) with geometric patterns. The figure's head is tilting to her right. The circular eyes are inlaid with abalone (paua). The figure's right arm is at the waist; the left arm is at the face; legs are crossed. Four holes are bored through the figure, two at the arms and two at the legs. An off-white cord threads through the two arm holes; the cord closes with an bone screw clasp.

Culture
Maori
Material
abalone shell, whale bone and silk fibre ?
Made in
New Zealand
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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OrnamentC1104

Dagger shaped with geometric triangular shell designs set in dark adhesive on both sides.

Culture
Solomon Islands
Material
wood, shell and adhesive
Made in
Solomon Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CombC1313

Thirteen teeth bound together at one end to form a triangular handle which is painted black. A shell cross has been inlaid in the handle. Some fibre is wrapped around the base of the handle.

Culture
Solomon Islands
Material
wood, plant fibre, shell and paint
Made in
Ulawa, Solomon Islands
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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HookC1318

Rounded wooden shaft decorated with abalone shell inlay along the inner concave curve. Bone barb secured with a twisted string. Has no leader.

Culture
Maori
Material
wood, abalone shell, fibre and bone
Made in
New Zealand
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ClubC1007

A brown wood club with intricate geometric designs consisting of interwoven curves, rows of dashes, and archways on the head which is three sided with three edges. Head finial on the handle with circular inlaid shell eyes, and a geometric pattern overall with high thick curved eyebrows, a short stubby nose, and a wide open mouth.

Culture
Maori
Material
wood and shell
Made in
New Zealand
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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