Western Polynesia
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Paddle (water transport: accessories); canoe model
Bow stave
Adze-hammers (adzes (general & multipurpose))

Canoe model
Axe heads (axe)

Adze (woodworking)
Robe; barkcloth; textile
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)

Skirt

Headdress (head ornament)
Textile; sample (textileworking: barkcloth making)

Bag (containers)

Bag (containers)

Headrest

Bowl (containers)

Container (containers)

Ceremonial adornment

Fans (personal protection)

Fan (personal protection)

Fork (general & multipurpose); comb (hair ornaments)

Canoe model; paddles (water transport: accessories); sail

Barkcloth

Beater (textileworking: barkcloth making)

Clothing: outerwear
Water transport: accessories
Water transport: accessories
Water transport: accessories
Canoe model
Bags (land transport: human powered)
Throwing clubs
Necklace (neck ornament (personal adornment))

Kava cup (ceremonial artefacts & rank insignia)

Spear (weapons: missiles & projectors)

Container (containers)
Printing block (textileworking: barkcloth making)

Bowl (containers)

Tattoo instrument
Arrow (weapons: missiles & projectors)

Quiver (weapons: accessories)

Walking stick
Fish hook
Fish hook

Fish hook; fish line
Collection Information
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