Fiji
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Canoe bailer; canoe model
Sail; canoe model
Mast; canoe model
Dromu
Rope (general & multipurpose)
Water container (food service)
Adze (general & multipurpose)
Fish hook
Axe (general & multipurpose)
Adze/axe blade
Canoe model
Paddle (water transport: accessories); canoe model
Sail; canoe model
Skirt
Headband (personal adornment)
Knife (general & multipurpose); fork (food service); comb (hair ornaments)
Knife (general & multipurpose); fork (food service)
Headrest
Kava cup (cup (narcotics & intoxicants: drinking))
Clubs (weapons)
Souvenir; stand (ritual & belief: thanksgiving & votive offerings)
Token; tabua
Canoe float
Comb (general & multipurpose)
Kava root (sample (narcotics & intoxicants: drinking))
Barkcloth
Textile (function unknown); textile
Barkcloth; textile
Sample (textileworking: barkcloth making); textile
Sample (textileworking: barkcloth making); textile
Fish hook
Fish hook
Fish hook
Fish hook
Axe (weapons: edged)
Spear (weapons: missiles & projectors)
Lid (containers)
Container (containers)
Container (containers)
Headrest
Kava strainer (strainer (narcotics & intoxicants: drinking))
Collection Information
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