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| Catalog Number | CAS 2014-0001-0041 | |
| Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
| Object Name | Necklace | |
| Culture | Melanesian | |
| Global Region | Oceania | |
| Country | Papua New Guinea | |
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| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1994 | |
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Unidentified seeds (3 kids); Stones; Monofilament; Plastic beads | |
| Description | Single strand necklace made of small brown floral-shaped seeds strung on monofilament in groups of 5 to 12 with spacer beads of white shells between them; Lower section of necklace is made of 5 elongated, multi-colored and banded stone pendants, strung with small gray seed spacers; One end of necklace terminates in single tan seed bead and 3 small plastic beads, while other end terminates in loop of small gray seeds, through which the first end passes to secure the necklace. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Length = ca. 27.0 |
| Catalog Number | CAS 2014-0001-0042 |  |
| Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
| Object Name | Necklace | |
| Culture | Melanesian | |
| Global Region | Oceania | |
| Country | Papua New Guinea | |
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| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1994 | |
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Unidentified seeds (2 kinds); Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells; Monofilament; Cordage | |
| Description | Single strand necklace made from small gray seeds and larger black ones, strung on thin black monofilament; Gray seeds are strung in three short strands, separated by two of the larger black seeds; Near the top of the necklace, the three strands are reduced to two and then to one; A large pendant made entirely of cowrie shells, whose dorsal sides have been removed and then sewn into a flower-like figure with commercial cordage, is attached tied to bottom of necklace. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Length = ca. 38.5 |
| Catalog Number | CAS 2014-0001-0043 |  |
| Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
| Object Name | Necklace | |
| Culture | Melanesian | |
| Global Region | Oceania | |
| Country | Papua New Guinea | |
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| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1994 | |
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Seeds; Commercial wire; Stone; Commercial jewelry fittings | |
| Description | Single strand necklace made of small brown seeds strung on commercial wire, whose ends are joined by a screw coupling at the top of the necklace; Flat stone pendant that is engraved and painted on both faces with the image of a mythological figure dancing is attached at bottom of necklace with a metal link. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Length = 38.8 |
| Catalog Number | CAS 2014-0001-0044 |  |
| Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
| Object Name | Necklace | |
| Culture | Melanesian | |
| Global Region | Oceania | |
| Country | Papua New Guinea | |
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| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1994 | |
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Seeds (2 kinds); Monofilament; Stone; Plastic beads | |
| Description | Single strand necklace made of small brown seeds and small gray seeds strung on monofilament and separated into segments by color; At each end the strand, the monofilament is threaded through a small hole in a flat stone pendant, knotted and secured with a single white plastic bead; One side of the pendant is engraved and painted with image of an adult and a youthful mythological figure dancing, each with a maroon-colored body and a gray mask; Opposite side of pendant is engraved and painted with an image of a large bird with outstretched wings and long plumage, holding a hand drum in its feet. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Length = 41.0 |
| Catalog Number | CAS 2014-0001-0045 |  |
| Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
| Object Name | Necklace | |
| Culture | Melanesian | |
| Global Region | Oceania | |
| Country | Papua New Guinea | |
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| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1994 | |
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Cotton string or native cordage; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells; Boar tusks | |
| Description | Single strand necklace consisting of a cotton string or native cordage chain woven in a macramé technique and decorated with a single row of white cowrie shells along its entire length; At the bottom of the necklace, the ends of the woven necklace are joined and included in a wider band that is looped around a pair of boar tusks; Four larger cowrie shells are attached in a cross pattern to the woven band securing the tusks. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 10.2, Length = ca. 47.0 |
| Catalog Number | CAS 2014-0001-0046 |  |
| Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
| Object Name | Necklace | |
| Culture | Melanesian | |
| Global Region | Oceania | |
| Country | Papua New Guinea | |
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| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1994 | |
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Seeds (3 kinds); Cowrie (Cypraeidae) Shells; Monofilament; Shell (Cypraea tigris) | |
| Description | Single strand necklace consisting of dark brown/black floral-shaped seeds interspersed with groups of white cowrie shells arranged around a single conifer-cone-shaped seed, all strung on monofilament; Ends of strand each pass through a final grouping of cowrie shells near the bottom and are attached to a large speckled tiger cowrie shell (Cypraea tigris). | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Depth = 3.8, Length = 41.5 |
| Catalog Number | CAS 2014-0001-0047 |  |
| Category | Jewelry & Metalwork | |
| Object Name | Necklace | |
| Culture | Melanesian | |
| Global Region | Oceania | |
| Country | Papua New Guinea | |
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| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1994 | |
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Seeds; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells; Monofilament; Stone | |
| Description | Single strand necklace consisting mostly of small gray seeds strung on monofilament; one end of the strand ends with a white cowrie shell, while the other end forms a small loop through which the cowrie shell passes to secure necklace to wearer’s neck; Upper portion of necklace also includes 5 white cowrie shells on each half of necklace, and bottom portion of necklace includes 7 cylindrical multicolored and banded stone pendants. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Length = 30.8 |
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CAS 2014-0001-0048 |  |
| Category | Textiles | |
| Object Name | Basket (backpack) | |
| Culture | Melanesian | |
| Global Region | Oceania | |
| Country | Papua New Guinea | |
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| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. early 1990s | |
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Plant fiber (rattan?); Earth pigments | |
| Description | Tall rectangular bag woven in a plaiting (over 2/under 2) technique; Geometric design consisting of two vertical columns of rectangles flanked along sides by row of triangles is painted in black, white, and orange earth pigments on front of bag, with portions of the design further outlined by additional fibers woven onto surface of bag; Two plaited straps are attached vertically to back of bag forming two large loops so bag can be worn on one’s back by slipping one’s arms through the loops; Upper ends of the straps are woven/tied together to form a carrying strap when bag is not being worn; Back of bag is undecorated except for three narrow horizontal bands that are painted orange across top, middle, and bottom. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = ca. 47.0, Width = 38.5, Depth = ca. 9.0 | |
| Catalog Number | CAS 2014-0001-0049 |  |
| Category | Accessories/Ornaments | |
| Object Name | Penis sheath | |
| Culture | Melanesian | |
| Global Region | Oceania | |
| Country | Papua New Guinea | |
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| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
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| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Plant fiber; Seeds; Feathers; Earth pigments | |
| Description | Penis sheath consisting of a long hollow gourd covered on exterior with a woven string netting that is painted black with white zigzag stripes and further embellished with bundles of several short strings of seeds and shells; Near top of sheath is a face woven of same string or cordage as the sheath and decorated with cowrie shell eyes and feathers. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 9.4, Length = ca. 52.0 |
| Catalog Number | CAS 2014-0001-0050 |  |
| Category | Carvings | |
| Object Name | Carving | |
| Culture | Melanesian | |
| Global Region | Oceania | |
| Country | Papua New Guinea | |
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| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1994 | |
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Wood; Earth pigments; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells; Fiber cordage | |
| Description | 3-dimensional carving of elongated head, with a flattened face with shallowly carved features; Entire face is covered with white earth pigments, and the eye sockets painted with pink pigment; Dark gray and pink line extends from corners of eyes across cheeks to nostrils, and another dark gray line extends from just below corners of eyes, continuing across cheeks and mouth; Top and back of head are painted dark gray and decorated with pink and white dots; Figure’s “neck†tapers to a sharp dagger-like point; Although this figure is carved 3-dimensionally, it is intended to be viewed 2-dimensionally, similar to yipwon carvings. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 34.2, Width = 8.1, Depth = 2.9 |
| Catalog Number | CAS 2014-0001-0051 |  |
| Category | Accessories/Ornaments | |
| Object Name | Purse | |
| Culture | Melanesian | |
| Global Region | Oceania | |
| Country | Papua New Guinea | |
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| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1990s | |
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Cassowary bone; Paint | |
| Description | Long bone of cassowary bird that has been split longitudinally, leaving the proximal end intact; Broken edges have been ground smooth and the proximal end of the bone has been painted red; Small pocket formed by interior of bone near proximal end is used by men as a purse for carrying money or other valuables, and then entire bone purse is inserted into one’s belt or loincloth. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 3.6, Depth = 3.6, Length = 29.5 |
| Catalog Number | CAS 2014-0001-0052A,B |  |
| Category | Carvings; Tools & Implements | |
| Object Name | Mortar and pestle | |
| Culture | Melanesian | |
| Global Region | Oceania | |
| Country | Papua New Guinea | |
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| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1990s | |
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Wood | |
| Description | Mortar and pestle used to prepare betel nuts for chewing; Cylindrical mortar is carved from single piece of wood, with the interior hollowed out for approx. half its total length; Exterior is carved in low relief with two geometric bands encircling the upper 2/3 and a series of stacked ridges covering the lower 1/3; Cylindrical pestle is also carved from a single piece of wood, tapering to a blunt point at its distal end; Proximal end is carved in low relief in the form of a stylized human who wears an elaborate hat or hairstyle. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 22.4, Max Diam = 2.8 |
| Catalog Number | CAS 2014-0001-0053A,B |  |
| Category | Culinary Items | |
| Object Name | Serving set (spoon and fork) | |
| Culture | Melanesian | |
| Global Region | Oceania | |
| Country | Papua New Guinea | |
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| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1994 | |
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Wood; Coconut shell; Cane | |
| Description | Set of large serving spoon and fork, each with a long cylindrical handle carved from coconut wood, with the proximal end in the form of a fish; Bowl of each piece is fashioned from a section of coconut shell, the spoon a simple round form, and the fork of similar shape but with three deep notches cut into the distal edge to form 4 wide triangular tines; Handle and “bowl†of each piece are lashed together with length of cane. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Width = 8.3, Depth = 4.5, Length = 30.7 |
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CAS 2014-0001-0054 |  |
| Category | Tools & Implements | |
| Object Name | Utensil | |
| Culture | Melanesian | |
| Global Region | Oceania | |
| Country | Papua New Guinea | |
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| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1994 | |
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Wood; Resin | |
| Description | Utensil of undetermined function, made from a stick that has been stripped of its bark, sharpened to a blunt point and one end and sanded very smooth; Opposite end is encased in small amount of undetermined black resin, probably mixed with organic matter. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 1.8, Length = 34.2 | |
| Catalog Number | CAS 2014-0001-0055 |  |
| Category | Tools & Implements | |
| Object Name | Bow drill | |
| Culture | Melanesian | |
| Global Region | Oceania | |
| Country | Papua New Guinea | |
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| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
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| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Wood; Bamboo; Fiber cordage; Metal: Steel nail; Stain | |
| Description | Cylindrical bow drill, carved from single piece of wood with the proximal end carved in the form of a crocodile head; Shaft of drill is painted black and undecorated except for series of shallow grooves that encircle the mid-section and just behind crocodile’s head; Segment of nail or heavy gauge metal is inserted into distal end of shaft, forming the actual drill bit; Hale drilled through drill’s shaft just behind and perpendicular to crocodile’s head is threaded through with loop of 2-ply cordage, which also passes through bamboo cylinder; Twisting the cordage loop round the shaft and then moving the bamboo cylinder back and forth cause the shaft to rotate, turning the drill bit. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 3.0, Length = 46.7 |
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CAS 2014-0001-0056 |  |
| Category | Carvings; Vessels | |
| Object Name | Bowl | |
| Culture | Melanesian | |
| Global Region | Oceania | |
| Country | Papua New Guinea | |
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| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1990s | |
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Wood; Stain | |
| Description | Elongated bowl carved from a single piece of wood in the form of a crocodile, whose back has been hollowed out; Crocodile’s head is carved in 3-dimensions at one end of the bowl, extending out from the rim; No attempt is made to depict the animal’s body; Surfaces of bowl are roughly carved, with no attempt to sand them smooth; Entire bowl is painted or stained black. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 7.4, Width = 7.6, Length = 39.4 | |
| Catalog Number | CAS 2014-0001-0057 |  |
| Category | Tools & Implements | |
| Object Name | Cow bell | |
| Culture | Melanesian (Shan / Thai Yai) | |
| Global Region | Oceania | |
| Country | Papua New Guinea (Thailand) | |
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| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1994 | |
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Bamboo and other wood; Fiber cordage; Lime stain; Metal | |
| Description | Cow bell made from cross-sectional piece of bamboo cane that is shallowly carved on exterior with geometric designs which are then rubbed with white lime; Two small holes have been cut in the center of the sides of bamboo, opposite each other, and then a line cut from them to the bottom edge which is open; Pair of two-piece carved and hinged wooden clappers are attached to upper sides of bell by a cordage loop; When the bell is swung, the clappers strike the exterior of the bell producing a light sound by which the cattle can be tracked. This style of cow bell is originally from Thailand and the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma). | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 10.9, Width = 8.2, Max Diam = 5.7 |
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CAS 2014-0001-0058 |  |
| Category | Carvings | |
| Object Name | Carving (pig) | |
| Culture | Melanesian | |
| Global Region | Oceania | |
| Country | Papua New Guinea | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Milne Bay Province | |
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| Other Geographic Data | Trobriand Islands | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1994 | |
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Wood; Stain; Shell: Abalone (Haliotis sp.) | |
| Description | 3-dimensional carving in the form of a standing pig, carved from a single piece of wood; Pig’s body is decorated with shallowly carved geometric designs and inset with small pieces of abalone shell. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 7.4, Width = 5.4, Length = 18.1 | |
| Catalog Number | CAS 2014-0001-0059 |  |
| Category | Carvings | |
| Object Name | Carving (fish) | |
| Culture | Melanesian | |
| Global Region | Oceania | |
| Country | Papua New Guinea | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Milne Bay Province | |
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| Other Geographic Data | Trobriand Islands | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1994 | |
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Wood; Stain; Shell: marine snail (Turbo petholatus) operculum and abalone (Haliotis sp.) | |
| Description | 3-dimensional carving of fish, shown with a wide, partially open mouth and upturned tail, and large pectoral fins; Eyes are each inset with a cat’s eye shell (Turbo petholatus); Fish’s fins and tail are very shallowly carved to depict scales,and its back is decorated with small round pieces of abalone shell. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 8.9, Width = 8.2, Length = 18.9 |
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CAS 2014-0001-0060 |  |
| Category | Carvings | |
| Object Name | Carving (fish) | |
| Culture | Melanesian | |
| Global Region | Oceania | |
| Country | Papua New Guinea | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Milne Bay Province | |
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| Other Geographic Data | Trobriand Islands | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1994 | |
| Collection Name | N/A | |
| Materials | Wood; Stain; Shell: Abalone (Haliotis sp.) | |
| Description | 3-dimensional carving of fish, shown with a large gaping mouth and upturned tail; Eyes are inset with a cat’s eye shell (Turbo petholatus); Fish’s body is very shallowly carved with curved lines of delicate designs, and inset on tale, fins, and back with rows of small abalone shell pieces; All surfaces are sanded very smooth. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 8.8, Width = 8.6, Length = 18.7 | |
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