Irian Jaya
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Carving (art)
Ritual daggers
Axe (general & multipurpose)
Textile lengths; textile
Dagger (weapons: edged)
Pipe (narcotics & intoxicants: smoking)
Penis sheath
Hair ornament
Strap drill; stick
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Ceremonial paddle; paddle (water transport: accessories)
Paddle (water transport: accessories); ceremonial paddle
Armlets (arm ornament); wrist guard
Paper knife
Necklaces
Arm ornament
Arm ornament
Figure (communication artefact)
Penis box
Bag (land transport: human powered)
Pipe (narcotics & intoxicants: smoking)
Spear (hunting, fishing & trapping)
Carving (art)
Carving (art)
Carving (art)
Hair ornament
Arrow (weapons: missiles & projectors)
Arrow (weapons: missiles & projectors)
Arrow (weapons: missiles & projectors)
Arrow
Bowl (food service)
Bowl (food service)
Bilum
Chisel (general & multipurpose); chisel case
Harpoon arrow
Axe (general & multipurpose)
Axe (general & multipurpose)
Axe (general & multipurpose)
Shell money
Stone money; currency unit
Axe (general & multipurpose)
Strap drill
Stick
Paddle (water transport: accessories)
Comb (toilet articles)
Love token
Spear (ceremonial weapon)
Axe (general & multipurpose)
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Collection Information
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