Irian Jaya
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Axe (general & multipurpose)

Necklaces
Penis sheath

Pipe (narcotics & intoxicants: smoking)

Strap drill; stick
Textile lengths; textile

Dagger (weapons: edged)
Paper knife
Ceremonial paddle; paddle (water transport: accessories)
Paddle (water transport: accessories); ceremonial paddle

Carving (art)
Armlets (arm ornament); wrist guard

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Hair ornament

Ritual daggers

Arm ornament

Arm ornament

Figure (communication artefact)

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)

Penis box
Skirt

Necklaces
Penis sheath
Love token
Paddle (water transport: accessories)

Axe (general & multipurpose)

Necklaces

Comb (toilet articles)
Collection Information
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