Polynesia
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Fly whisk (personal protection)

Paddle (water transport: accessories); canoe model

Paddle (water transport: accessories)

Paddle (water transport: accessories)

Paddle (water transport: accessories)

Paddle (water transport: accessories)

Adze (general & multipurpose)

Adze (general & multipurpose)
Bow stave
Adze-hammers (adzes (general & multipurpose))

Canoe model
Axe heads (axe)

Skirt
Chisel (general & multipurpose)

Skirt

Coins; tokens
Celt
Cloak
Walking stick
Adze-hammers (adzes (general & multipurpose))
Whetstone
Adze-hammers (adzes (general & multipurpose))
Adze-hammers (adzes (general & multipurpose))
Adze-hammers (adzes (general & multipurpose))
Adze-hammers (adzes (general & multipurpose))

Poi balls

Adze/axe blade
Celt
Celt

Dance accessory; poi balls
Celt

Adze (general & multipurpose)

Adze (general & multipurpose)

Adze (general & multipurpose)

Dance accessory

Dance accessory; poi balls

Adze (woodworking)
Skirt

Paddle (water transport: accessories)
Robe; barkcloth; textile

Adze/axe blade
Textile (function unknown); textile

Canoe bailer; canoe model

Canoe bailer; canoe model

Punt pole (pole (water transport: accessories)); canoe model
Barkcloth; textile

Basket (containers)
Mat (general & multipurpose)

Mat (general & multipurpose)

Mat (general & multipurpose)
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