Tonga
Connected to...
Barkcloth
Barkcloth
Sleeping mat
Cuttlefish lure
Fish hook
Trolling hook
Fan (personal protection)
Fan (personal protection)
Helu
Kie
Fangufangu
Ta'ovala
Dance skirt
Valahulohula
Fish hook
Barkcloth; textile; tapa
Club (weapons: bludgeon)
Comb (hair ornaments)
Pakipaki
Club (weapons: bludgeon)
Club (weapons: bludgeon)
Povai
Pakipaki
Club (weapons: bludgeon)
Club (weapons: bludgeon)
Club (weapons: bludgeon)
Headrest
Club (weapons: bludgeon)
Sandal (clothing: footwear)
Sandal (clothing: footwear)
Ornament (personal adornment)
Dance ornament; armlet
Textiles (function unknown); bark cloth; textile
Kie
Sisi fale
Textile; banner (art); tapa
Kalivonotabua
Fish hook
Fish hook
Combs (hair ornaments)
Sun hat
Barkcloth
Barkcloth
Barkcloth
Fish hook
Club (weapons: bludgeon)
Pakipaki
Bracelet (arm ornament)
Waseisei
Container
Collection Information
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