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Spearhead (spear (general & multipurpose))
Spearhead (spear (general & multipurpose))
Totem pole
Ancestor post
Butter container
Lid (containers)
Totem pole
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Shell money
Jug (containers)
Mask (dance & live theatre)
Lid (containers)
Snuff box
Ceremonial accessory
Toy furniture
Toy furniture
Jug (containers)
Lid (food service)
Shirt (clothing: outerwear)
Saucer (food service)
Dagger (general & multipurpose); knife (general & multipurpose)
Saucer (food service)
Coffee cup (cup (food service))
Pipe (narcotics & intoxicants: smoking)
Shell money
Mask (dance & live theatre)
Kava strainer (strainer (narcotics & intoxicants: drinking))
Figure (art)
Cup (containers)
Cup (containers)
Cup (containers)
Candlestick
Glass (narcotics & intoxicants: drinking)
Glass (narcotics & intoxicants: drinking)
Spoon
Mattress
Stand (ritual & belief: thanksgiving & votive offerings)
Souvenir
Toy animal
Bed covering
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The database retains language taken from historical documents to help research. Please note that some records may feature language and reflect systems of thinking that are outdated and offensive.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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