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Textile stencil
Figure
Lid (containers)
Mask (dance & live theatre)
Canoe paddle
Protective charm
Canoe paddle
Currency
Figure (communication artefact)
Cheese cutter
Mask (dance & live theatre)
Mask (dance & live theatre)
Totem pole model
Carving knife (knives (woodworking))
Cup (food service)
Doll (pastimes: toys); neck ornaments (neck ornament)
Mask (dance & live theatre)
Kava cup (ceremonial artefacts & rank insignia)
Lota (water container (food service))
Curative charm; amulet
Headdress (head ornament); headdress (dance & live theatre)
Figure (art)
Boat model; river boat
Protective charm; curative charm
Poison arrow (arrow (weapons: missiles & projectors))
Ear plug
Face mask (mask)
Basket (containers)
Pubic apron
Bag (containers)
Lime container
Spoon (food service)
Lime container
Fan (personal protection)
Lime container
Suitcase
Basket (containers)
Mug (food service)
Box (containers)
Coffee pot
Lid (containers)
Lid (containers)
Lantern (lighting devices)
Door key (key (locks & enclosures))
Door lock
Mask (dance & live theatre)
Padlock key (key (locks & enclosures))
Padlock key (key (locks & enclosures))
Padlock (lock)
Necklace (neck ornament (personal adornment))
Collection Information
These objects are only a part of our collections, of which there are more than 350,000 objects. This information comes from our collections database. Some of this is incomplete and there may be errors. This part of the website is also still under construction, so there may be some fields repeated or incorrectly formatted information.
The database retains language taken from historical documents to help research. Please note that some records may feature language and reflect systems of thinking that are outdated and offensive. The database also includes information on objects that are considered secret or sacred by some communities.
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