Polynesia
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Paddle (water transport: accessories)
Paddle (water transport: accessories)
Paddle (water transport: accessories)
Paddle (water transport: accessories)
Paddle (water transport: accessories)
Fish hook
Mat (general & multipurpose)
Samples (rope & stringmaking)
Fly whisk (personal protection)
Fan (personal protection)
Fans (personal protection)
Fans (personal protection)
Fan (personal protection)
Bow
Canoe model
Bag (containers)
Sample (textileworking: barkcloth making)
Fan (personal protection)
Necklaces (neck ornaments (personal adornment))
Necklaces (neck ornaments (personal adornment))
Bow (weapons: missiles & projectors)
Titi
Fan (personal protection)
Paddle (water transport: accessories)
Barkcloth; tapa; textile
Tapa; barkcloth; textiles (function unknown); textile
Fish hook
Bowl (containers); kava bowl (ceremonial artefacts & rank insignia)
Paddle (water transport: accessories)
Paddle (water transport: accessories)
Paddle (water transport: accessories)
Ceremonial paddle
Fan (personal protection)
Fan (personal protection)
Canoe (water transport: equipment)
Dance paddle
Mat (general & multipurpose)
Floor mat
Mat (general & multipurpose)
Rope (general & multipurpose)
Tunic; textile
Necklaces (neck ornaments (personal adornment))
Necklaces (neck ornaments (personal adornment))
Necklaces (neck ornaments (personal adornment))
Barkcloth; textile; tapa
Fan (personal protection)
Dugout canoe model
Fish hook
Fish hook
Fans(personal protection)
Collection Information
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