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Catalog Number

 CAS 0016-0002A-C   CAS 0016-0002A-C; Lime container with two spatulas
Category Vessels; Tools & Implements
Object Name Lime container with two spatulas
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Gourd; Bone; Cordage; Wool; Glass beads
Description A: Lime container; B,C: Lime spatulas (2).
Dimensions (cm) Height = A=30.8, Width = B=4.1; C=4.4, Max Diam = A=6.4, Length = B=35.0; C=29.9
Catalog Number CAS 0021-0001   CAS 0021-0001; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data South Pacific
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Matted mulberry bark fiber; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 86.4, Length = 154.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0021-0002   CAS 0021-0002; Spear
Category Carvings; Weaponry
Object Name Spear
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Long spear probably intended for ceremonial display, carved from a single piece of wood, having a cylindrical shaft that accounts for approximately one half of the spear's total length and expands gradually from the proximal end to its maximum diameter at the spear's midpoint; Remaining half of the spear's total length toward the distal end accounts for the blade, which is elaborately carved in a series of barbs, some of which extend downward toward the proximal end, some extend outward 90 degrees from the shaft, and some extend upward toward the distal end; Final 24 cm of blade nearest the distal end are carved with series of barbs that all extend downward toward the proximal end; Along the entire length of the carved blade, the shaft is diamond-shaped in cross section, showing a pronounced median ridge on both faces.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 7.9, Thickness = 3.4, Length = 162.3
Catalog Number CAS 0021-0003   CAS 0021-0003; Club
Category Weaponry
Object Name Club
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 11.4, Thickness = 4.8, Length = 102.5
Catalog Number CAS 0027-0009   CAS 0027-0009; Club
Category Weaponry
Object Name Club
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Ball-headed throwing club.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 9.1, Length = 42.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0027-0032   CAS 0027-0032; Poi pounder
Category Culinary Items; Tools & Implements
Object Name Poi pounder
Culture Polynesian or Native American (?)
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Polynesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 9.9, Length = 16.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0032-0001   CAS 0032-0001; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Melanesian: New Britain
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. New Britain
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Matupi
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Vegetable material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 52.5, Length = 190.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0032-0002   CAS 0032-0002; Bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Bag
Culture Melanesian: New Britain
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. New Britain
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Matupi
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 100.0, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 47.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0032-0003   CAS 0032-0003; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Melanesian: New Britain
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. New Britain
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Matupi
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Vegetable material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 96.5, Thickness = 4.5, Length = 30.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0032-0004   CAS 0032-0004; Bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Bag
Culture Melanesian: New Britain
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. New Britain
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Matupi
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Vegetable material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 24.0, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 24.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0032-0005   CAS 0032-0005; Bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Bag
Culture Melanesian: New Britain
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. New Britain
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Matupi
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Vegetable material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 23.5, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 21.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0032-0006   CAS 0032-0006; Bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Bag
Culture Melanesian: New Britain
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. New Britain
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Matupi
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Vegetable fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 26.0, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 25.5
Catalog Number CAS 0032-0007   CAS 0032-0007; Adze handle
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze handle
Culture Melanesian: New Britain
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. New Britain
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Matupi
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 13.2, Thickness = 4.5, Length = 61.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0032-0008   CAS 0032-0008; Tortoise shell fragment
Category Raw Materials
Object Name Tortoise shell fragment
Culture Melanesian: New Britain
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. New Britain
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Matupi
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Sea turtle shell (tortoiseshell)
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 16.3, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 25.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0032-0009   CAS 0032-0009; Armband
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Armband
Culture Melanesian: New Britain
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. New Britain
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Matupi
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Vegetable material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = ca. 6.0, Length = 15.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0032-0010   CAS 0032-0010; Mace head
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Mace head
Culture Melanesian: New Britain
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. New Britain
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Matupi
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 3.7, Max Diam = 7.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0032-0011   CAS 0032-0011; Mace head
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Mace head
Culture Melanesian: New Britain
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. New Britain
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Matupi
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 3.5, Max Diam = 8.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0032-0012   CAS 0032-0012; Cranium
Category Raw Materials
Object Name Cranium
Culture Melanesian: New Britain
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. New Britain
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Matupi
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bone (human cranium)
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.5, Width = 12.7, Length = 18.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0032-0013   CAS 0032-0013; Cranium
Category Raw Materials
Object Name Cranium
Culture Melanesian: New Britain
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. New Britain
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Matupi
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bone (human cranium)
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.5, Width = 13.0, Length = 20.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0032-0014   CAS 0032-0014; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Melanesian: New Britain
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. New Britain
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Matupi
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.7, Thickness = 2.7, Length = 11.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0032-0015   CAS 0032-0015; Femur
Category Raw Materials
Object Name Femur
Culture Melanesian: New Britain
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. New Britain
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Matupi
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bone (human femur)
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 40.6, Width = 7.6, Length = 5.7
Catalog Number CAS 0032-0016   CAS 0032-0016; Comb / hair ornament
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Carvings
Object Name Comb / hair ornament
Culture Melanesian: New Britain
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. New Britain
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Matupi
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.0, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 18.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0032-0017   CAS 0032-0017; Pigment
Category Raw Materials
Object Name Pigment
Culture Melanesian: New Britain
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. New Britain
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Matupi
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Clay (?)
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.5, Thickness = 2.4, Length = 3.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0032-0018   CAS 0032-0018; Ornament (human mandible)
Category Ceremonial Items
Object Name Ornament (human mandible)
Culture Melanesian: New Britain
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. New Britain
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Matupi
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bone (human mandible); Plant fiber (vine)
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.6, Width = 8.9, Length = 10.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0032-0019   CAS 0032-0019; Ornament (human mandible)
Category Ceremonial Items
Object Name Ornament (human mandible)
Culture Melanesian: New Britain
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. New Britain
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Matupi
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bone (human mandible); Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.8, Width = 8.9, Length = 10.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0032-0020   CAS 0032-0020; Ornament (human mandible)
Category Ceremonial Items
Object Name Ornament (human mandible)
Culture Melanesian: New Britain
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. New Britain
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Matupi
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bone (human mandible); Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.8, Width = 8.9, Length = 10.2
Catalog Number CAS 0032-0021   CAS 0032-0021; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Melanesian: New Britain
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. New Britain
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Matupi
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Vegetable fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 49.5, Length = ca. 142.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0032-0022   CAS 0032-0022; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Melanesian: New Britain
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. New Britain
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Matupi
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Vegetable fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 36.0, Length = 154.9
Catalog Number CAS 0032-0023   CAS 0032-0023; Mask
Category Carvings; Ceremonial Items
Object Name Mask
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Bismarck Archipelago: New Ireland
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Vegetable material; Pigment
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 38.0, Width = 18.7, Length = 35.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0032-0037A-C   CAS 0032-0037A-C; Seeds and shells
Category Raw Materials
Object Name Seeds and shells
Culture Melanesian: New Britain
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. New Britain
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Matupi
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Seeds; Shells
Description A,B: Seeds; C: Shells.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = B=0.6; C=0.6, Max Diam = A=0.5; B=0.9; C=1.8, Length = A=0.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0032-0043   CAS 0032-0043; Bracelet
Category Bead & Leatherwork; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bracelet
Culture Melanesian: New Britain
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. New Britain
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Matupi
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell; Thread
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.5, Max Diam = 6.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0032-0044   CAS 0032-0044; Ring
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Ring
Culture Melanesian: New Britain
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. New Britain
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Matupi
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Sea turtle shell (tortoiseshell); Shell; Cotton string
Description Finger ring whose shank is made from a circular piece of turtle shell; Nine flat disk shell beads are attached in an overlapping row along half of the ring and secured with cotton string.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.0, Max Diam = 3.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0032-0045   CAS 0032-0045; Forehead ornament
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Forehead ornament
Culture Melanesian: New Britain
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. New Britain
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Matupi
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell: Tridacna sp.; Sea turtle shell (tortoiseshell)
Description
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.3, Max Diam = 5.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0032-0046   CAS 0032-0046; Forehead ornament
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Forehead ornament
Culture Melanesian: New Britain
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. New Britain
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Matupi
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell: Tridacna sp.; Sea turtle shell (tortoiseshell)
Description
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.4, Max Diam = 6.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0032-0047   CAS 0032-0047; Currency
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Currency
Culture Melanesian: New Britain
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. New Britain
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Matupi
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Nassa shells; Plant fiber
Description Currency consisting of 41 small white Nassa shells strung in a single row along a curved twig or root.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.0, Length = ca. 18.0
Catalog Number CAS 0032-0048   CAS 0032-0048; Hair ornament
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Hair ornament
Culture Melanesian: New Britain
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. New Britain
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Matupi
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = ca. 3.1, Length = ca. 7.6
Catalog Number CAS 0032-0050   CAS 0032-0050; Wood carving (wood design)
Category Carvings
Object Name Wood carving (wood design)
Culture Melanesian: New Britain
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. New Britain
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Matupi
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 7.0, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 21.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0032-0052   CAS 0032-0052; Feather ornament
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Feather ornament
Culture Melanesian: New Britain
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. New Britain
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Matupi
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Feathers; Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = ca. 7.0, Length = ca. 25.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0032-0053   CAS 0032-0053; Lime spatula
Category Carvings; Tools & Implements
Object Name Lime spatula
Culture Melanesian: New Britain
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. New Britain
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Matupi
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.1, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 42.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0032-0054   CAS 0032-0054; Mouth harp
Category Musical Instruments
Object Name Mouth harp
Culture Melanesian: New Britain
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. New Britain
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Matupi
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.0, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 27.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0032-0055   CAS 0032-0055; Lime spatula
Category Carvings; Tools & Implements
Object Name Lime spatula
Culture Melanesian: New Britain
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. New Britain
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Matupi
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.6, Thickness = 1.3, Length = 34.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0032-0056   CAS 0032-0056; Wooden implement
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Wooden implement
Culture Melanesian: New Britain
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. New Britain
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Matupi
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Cordage
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 12.4, Thickness = 2.2, Length = 13.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0032-0057   CAS 0032-0057; Woven object (rolled fiber encased in basketry)
Category Basketry
Object Name Woven object (rolled fiber encased in basketry)
Culture Melanesian: New Britain
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. New Britain
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Matupi
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Vegetable fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 3.0, Length = 7.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0032-0058   CAS 0032-0058; Seed pod
Category Raw Materials
Object Name Seed pod
Culture Melanesian: New Britain
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. New Britain
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Matupi
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Seed
Description
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 1.8, Max Diam = 4.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0032-0059   CAS 0032-0059; Woven object (apron?)
Category Basketry
Object Name Woven object (apron?)
Culture Melanesian: New Britain
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. New Britain
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Matupi
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 38.1, Thickness = 2.8, Length = 21.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0032-0060   CAS 0032-0060; Woven object (apron?)
Category Basketry
Object Name Woven object (apron?)
Culture Melanesian: New Britain
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. New Britain
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Matupi
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 38.1, Thickness = 2.4, Length = 21.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0032-0062   CAS 0032-0062; Fish hooks (38)
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hooks (38)
Culture Melanesian: New Britain
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. New Britain
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Matupi
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.8, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 7.4
Catalog Number CAS 0048-0027   CAS 0048-0027; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 31.2, Thickness = 2.2, Length = 49.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0048-0028   CAS 0048-0028; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 23.7, Thickness = 2.1, Length = 27.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0059-0028   CAS 0059-0028; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.1, Length = ca. 132.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0059-0035   CAS 0059-0035; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Palm leaf
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 29.8, Thickness = 1.9, Length = 42.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0059-0053   CAS 0059-0053; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.1, Length = 19.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0059-0054   CAS 0059-0054; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.3, Length = 29.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0059-0055   CAS 0059-0055; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.4, Max Diam = 1.1, Length = 30.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0072-0010   CAS 0072-0010; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut leaf midrib (foundation); Split pandanus leaf (wrapping)
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.2, Max Diam = 22.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0077-0001   CAS 0077-0001; Comb
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Carvings; Tools & Implements
Object Name Comb
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. Sama
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Espiritu Santo
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1943
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Hair comb carved from single piece of wood; Heavy but short handle tapers inward gradually toward its junction with the actual comb; Upper portion of comb is triangular in overall shape, with 15 very long, cylindrical teeth extending out from it, each one slightly tapered toward its distal end; Single decorative line is incised around edges of upper portion of comb and a single linear rope-like motif is carved in low relief just above the row of teeth on both faces.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 11.6, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 21.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0084-0001   CAS 0084-0001; Headband / shell lei
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Headband / shell lei
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shells
Description
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 3.8, Max Diam = ca. 22.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0090-0030   CAS 0090-0030; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.5, Max Diam = 28.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0095-0014   CAS 0095-0014; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 144.8, Length = 152.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0102-0004   CAS 0102-0004; Weapon
Category Weaponry
Object Name Weapon
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Metal; Wood; String
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1, Thickness = 3.9, Length = 76.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0102-0005   CAS 0102-0005; Club
Category Weaponry
Object Name Club
Culture Polynesian: Tongan
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.7, Thickness = 4.5, Length = 90.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0102-0006   CAS 0102-0006; Weapon
Category Weaponry
Object Name Weapon
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Metal; Wood; String
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 9.9, Thickness = 3.8, Length = 76.9
Catalog Number CAS 0102-0007   CAS 0102-0007; Club
Category Weaponry
Object Name Club
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture mid to late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 21.5, Thickness = ca. 4.5, Length = 95.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0102-0017   CAS 0102-0017; Bow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Bow
Culture Polynesian: Tongan
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 2.9, Length = ca. 170.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0102-0019   CAS 0102-0019; House model
Category Textiles
Object Name House model
Culture Polynesian: Tongan
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Vegetable fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 48.3, Width = 49.5, Length = 31.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0103-0058   CAS 0103-0058; Arrow shaft
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow shaft
Culture Melanesian?
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesian?
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.6, Length = 69.5
Catalog Number CAS 0108-0001   CAS 0108-0001; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material; Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 33.8, Thickness = 2.6, Length = 53.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0108-0002   CAS 0108-0002; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 29.2, Thickness = 1.8, Length = 31.0
Catalog Number CAS 0108-0003   CAS 0108-0003; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Palm leaves
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 30.2, Thickness = 1.9, Length = 45.3
Catalog Number CAS 0108-0004   CAS 0108-0004; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material; Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 23.8, Thickness = 1.3, Length = 50.4
Catalog Number CAS 0108-0005   CAS 0108-0005; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material; Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 28.5, Thickness = 2.2, Length = 43.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0108-0006   CAS 0108-0006; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 32.7, Thickness = 2.5, Length = 35.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0108-0007   CAS 0108-0007; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Polynesian: Samoan?
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa?
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 36.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0108-0017   CAS 0108-0017; Club
Category Weaponry
Object Name Club
Culture Polynesian: Samoan?
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa?
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Lime
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 8.0, Thickness = 3.0, Length = 47.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0108-0019   CAS 0108-0019; Clothing mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Clothing mat
Culture Micronesian: Marshallese
Global Region Oceania
Country Marshall Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920-1940
Collection Name N/A
Materials Natural pandanus fibers; Beach bur fibers (reddish brown); Dyed hibiscus fibers (black); Native cordage
Description Nearly square mat woven entirely of very thin strips of natural and dyed pandanus leaves, primarily in a simple plaiting technique; Central area of mat is woven of undyed pandanus fibers, framed along all four edges with a narrow border that is woven in diagonal plaiting, using reddish brown beach bur (ata ata) fibers; Border designs consist of row of contiguous diamond shapes along each edge and a solid brown square in each corner; A second border band is woven separately, also in diagonal plaiting technique, using natural pandanus fibers and dyed black hibiscus fibers; Designs in outer border include” crab” pattern alternating with “eye” pattern, along all four edges and continuing uninterrupted around rounded corners; Outer design band is joined to main mat by means of a ridged band on each face that is woven in an over 2/under 2 plaiting technique, using natural pandanus fibers and dyed black hibiscus fibers and then sewn to the underlying mat with native cordage; This mat is an example of jaki-ed mats that were worn as clothing, with a woman wearing one in front and one in back, the two pieces overlapping and secured with a belt of some sort.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 86.5, Length = 84.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0108-0020   CAS 0108-0020; Clothing mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Clothing mat
Culture Micronesian: Marshallese
Global Region Oceania
Country Marshall Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920-1940
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus leaves; Hibiscus fibers (black); Beach bur (ata ata) fibers (reddish brown); Native cordage
Description Nearly square mat woven primarily of very thin strips natural pandanus leaves, primarily in a plain (1/1) plating technique; Central square area of mat is plain, framed on all four edges by a four borders; Inner border is woven of natural pandanus leaves and dyed black hibiscus fibers, with the dyed fibers woven in an overlay technique to form pattern of black alternating positive and negative squares; Designs are two-faced or reversed from front to back of mat; Second narrow border is also woven of natural pandanus leaves with overlay of dyed brown beach bur fibers that form pattern of chevrons, known as the “wavy land of islands” pattern; Third border is woven in diagonal plaiting technique, with natural pandanus leaves positioned in one direction and dyed dark brown beach bur fibers positioned in the opposite direction, forming design of alternating diamonds and outlined cross pattern along all four edges, and solid dark brown squares at each corner; Fourth border is identical to the second one; Fifth and final border is woven separately of very narrow pandanus leaves in diagonal plaiting technique, with dyed black hibiscus fibers overlaid to form band of alternating positive and negative squares, continuing uninterrupted around rounded corners of mat; All designs on mat are double-faced, i.e., design and/or color is reversed from front to back of mat; Mats of this type were traditionally worn as clothing by women, with one in the front and another overlapping one on the back and the two secured with a belt of some type.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 85.5, Length = 87.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0124-0001   CAS 0124-0001; Necklace fragment
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace fragment
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Tuamotu Archipelago
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Oliva carneola shell; Coconut shell; Cordage
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.6, Length = 7.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0128-0003   CAS 0128-0003; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.5, Thickness = 2.3, Length = 9.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0128-0005   CAS 0128-0005; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.1, Thickness = 4.8, Length = 20.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0128-0006   CAS 0128-0006; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 7.3, Thickness = 3.6, Length = 20.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0128-0007   CAS 0128-0007; Game implement
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Game implement
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description Gaming stone in the form of a round disk, pecked and ground to overall shape; Both dorsal and ventral surfaces are flat and all surfaces are ground very smooth.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 3.9, Max Diam = 8.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0128-0008   CAS 0128-0008; Bait cup
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Bait cup
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 4.6, Max Diam = 9.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0128-0009   CAS 0128-0009; Polishing stone
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Polishing stone
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description Polishing stone in the form of a half sphere, convex on the dorsal surface, very flat on the ventral face; All surfaces are ground very smooth.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 3.3, Max Diam = 7.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0128-0012   CAS 0128-0012; Game implement
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Game implement
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description Gaming stone in the form of a round disk, pecked and ground to overall shape; Both dorsal and ventral surfaces are slightly convex and all surfaces are ground very smooth.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 4.4, Max Diam = 8.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0133-0002   CAS 0133-0002; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 116.8, Length = 139.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0134-0001   CAS 0134-0001; Lime container
Category Vessels
Object Name Lime container
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Admiralty Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Manus
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Gourd
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 17.9, Max Diam = 8.4
Catalog Number CAS 0134-0002   CAS 0134-0002; Lime spatula
Category Carvings; Tools & Implements
Object Name Lime spatula
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Admiralty Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Manus
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.6, Length = 50.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0135-0002   CAS 0135-0002; Shark tooth sword
Category Weaponry
Object Name Shark tooth sword
Culture Micronesian: I-Kiribati
Global Region Oceania
Country Kiribati (Gilbert Islands)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture mid to late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Silky shark (Carcharhinus falciformis) teeth; Plant fiber cordage; Human hair cordage
Description Sword with a cylindrical wooden shaft that tapers very gradually to a sharp distal point; Three areas along the length of the shaft, measuring approx. 1.5 cm wide each, are wrapped in 2-ply black human hair cordage, seemingly for decorative purposes only; Two rows of 36 small shark teeth each are aligned opposite each other along entire length of shaft from just above hand grip to approx. 5 cm from the distal tip; Each tooth is drilled through its center, and the teeth are flanked on either side by a peeled twig, all of which are lashed together with plant fiber cordage that is wound back and forth between the two rows of teeth; Two additional rows of 18 shark teeth each are similar mounted on the lower half of the sword’s shaft between the two original rows; All teeth are pointed upwards toward the distal tip, except the two uppermost ones which point downward; A single hole has been drilled through hand grip of shaft near the proximal end.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.0, Thickness = 4.0, Length = 64.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0135-0017   CAS 0135-0017; Necklace
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture Micronesian (?)
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Micronesia (?)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell beads; Plant fiber cordage
Description Single strand of alternating black and white disc beads strung on plied native cordage; Ends are not connected.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.6, Length = 41.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0136-0003A   CAS 0136-0003A; Kapa marking kit container
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa marking kit container
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 4.8, Length = 56.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0136-0003B   CAS 0136-0003B; Kapa marker
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa marker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description Kapa marking tool made from long, slender bamboo splint that has been cut to shape and all edges minimally smoothed; Proximal end is cut to a sharp point; Distal end has been cut to form six long, parallel teeth which are grouped into three pairs; Distal tip of each tooth is cut to a sharp point and all are approximately the same length.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.0, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 43.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0136-0003C   CAS 0136-0003C; Kapa marker
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa marker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.4, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 39.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0136-0003D   CAS 0136-0003D; Kapa marker
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa marker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description Kapa marking tool made from long, slender bamboo splint that has been cut to shape and all edges minimally smoothed; proximal end is slightly tapered; Distal end has been cut to form four very long, parallel teeth which are equally spaced and whose squared off distal tips are all cut at the same angle and length; Portions of the marker, especially the underside, are stained black, probably from repeated use.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.3, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 54.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0136-0003E   CAS 0136-0003E; Kapa marker
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa marker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.7, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 41.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0136-0003F   CAS 0136-0003F; Kapa marker
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa marker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.2, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 47.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0136-0003G   CAS 0136-0003G; Kapa marker
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa marker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.5, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 45.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0136-0003H   CAS 0136-0003H; Kapa marker
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa marker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.7, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 45.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0136-0003I   CAS 0136-0003I; Kapa marker
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa marker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description Marker made from length of bamboo, tapered at proximal end; Distal end is carved into 7 long, equally spaced teeth; At the proximal end of the teeth, the teeth are grouped into three pairs and 1 single tooth for added strength.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.6, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 45.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0136-0003J   CAS 0136-0003J; Kapa marker
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa marker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.2, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 41.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0136-0003K   CAS 0136-0003K; Kapa marker
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa marker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.0, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 52.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0136-0003L   CAS 0136-0003L; Kapa marker
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa marker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.2, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 46.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0136-0003M   CAS 0136-0003M; Kapa marker
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa marker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description Marker made from length of bamboo; Proximal end is squared off; Distal end is carved into two wide and widely spaced teeth, the ends of which are squared off.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.9, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 41.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0136-0003N   CAS 0136-0003N; Kapa marker
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa marker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.1, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 41.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0136-0003O   CAS 0136-0003O; Kapa marker
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa marker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.1, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 45.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0136-0003P   CAS 0136-0003P; Kapa marker
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa marker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description Marker made from length of bamboo; Proximal end is squared off; Distal end is carved into 9 teeth, spaced into groups of three teeth each, and the distal end is cut at oblique angle so that each succeeding tooth is slightly longer than preceding one.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.9, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 31.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0136-0003Q   CAS 0136-0003Q; Kapa marker
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa marker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.4, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 47.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0136-0003R   CAS 0136-0003R; Kapa marker
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa marker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.6, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 47.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0136-0003S   CAS 0136-0003S; Kapa marker
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa marker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description Marker made from length of bamboo whose proximal end has been tapered to a point; Distal end is carved into four very long and evenly spaced teeth of equal length.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.1, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 47.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0136-0003T   CAS 0136-0003T; Kapa marker
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa marker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.5, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 39.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0136-0003U   CAS 0136-0003U; Kapa marker
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa marker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description Marker made from length of bamboo whose proximal end has been crudely tapered; Distal end is carved into six equally spaced teeth whose ends are cut at oblique angle, so that each succeeding tooth is slightly longer than preceding one.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.2, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 33.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0136-0003V   CAS 0136-0003V; Kapa marker
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa marker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.4, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 35.4
Catalog Number CAS 0143-0013   CAS 0143-0013; Club
Category Weaponry
Object Name Club
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Lime
Description Club carved from a single piece of wood; Colored with lime; 30 carved teeth on one side, hook at top of other side.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 14.0, Thickness = 4.0, Length = 57.4
Catalog Number CAS 0143-0040   CAS 0143-0040; Adze
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Leather
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 14.8, Thickness = 3.9, Length = 45.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0046   CAS 0143-0046; Shark tooth sword
Category Weaponry
Object Name Shark tooth sword
Culture Micronesian: I-Kiribati
Global Region Oceania
Country Kiribati (Gilbert Islands)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid to late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Requiem shark (Carcharhinus longimanus or Carcharhinus galapagensis) teeth; Human hair; Plant fiber cordage
Description Elongate wooden sword whose lateral edges are relatively straight, tapering gradually to a blunt distal point, and constricted near proximal end before forming a cylindrical hand grip and then expanding to a wider, flattened proximal end; Shaft of sword is biconvex in transverse cross-section; Twenty-five small shark teeth are aligned side-by-side along each lateral edge, extending from just above the hand grip to approx. 10.5 cm from the distal tip; Each tooth has been drilled through its center and the teeth are positioned between two peeled twigs laid flush against the sword’s shaft atop and beneath the teeth, and the various pieces lashed together with cordage plied from human hair and plant fiber; Cordage passes through each tooth and back and forth an average of 3 times from one side to the other on both faces of the sword’s shaft; Separate length of human hair cordage is wrapped around hand grip.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 7.1, Thickness = 2.2, Length = 63.0
Catalog Number CAS 0143-0047   CAS 0143-0047; Club
Category Weaponry
Object Name Club
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 12.8, Thickness = 4.5, Length = 109.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0111   CAS 0143-0111; Arrow shaft
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow shaft
Culture Melanesian?
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesian?
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Feathers
Description Feathered arrow without a point; Two red bands painted on; NOTE: This arrow is nearly identical to CAS 0103-0058 and may be part of the same collection.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.5, Max Diam = 0.8, Length = 71.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0112   CAS 0143-0112; Arrow shaft
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow shaft
Culture Melanesian?
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesian?
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Feathers
Description Feathered arrow without a point; Two red bands painted on; NOTE: This arrow is nearly identical to CAS 0103-0058 and may be part of the same collection.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.0, Max Diam = 0.8, Length = 69.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0146   CAS 0143-0146; Shark hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Shark hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Cordage
Description Large two-piece wooden hook with J-shaped shank with notched end for attachment of line; Separate wooden hook is recurved and diagonally spliced to distal end of shank and wrapped in native cordage; Length of 3-ply native cordage line is attached to proximal end of shank.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 9.5, Length = 15.5
Catalog Number CAS 0143-0152   CAS 0143-0152; Fishing lure and hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fishing lure and hook
Culture Micronesian: Marshallese
Global Region Oceania
Country Marshall Islands
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell: pearl oyster (Pinctada sp.); Hibiscus (?) fiber
Description Composite fishing lure and hook comprising an elongated shaft that is cut from a pearl oyster shell and tapers to a point at both ends; Pair of small tangs are located near each basal lateral edge, and a separate upward curving shell hook is secured to the tangs, perpendicular to the shaft, with native cordage; Vestiges of plant fibers that originally hung pendant from the base of the shaft as fringe are also visible; Single hole is drilled through top of shaft to secure it to a fishing line.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.9, Thickness = 3.3, Length = 7.9
Catalog Number CAS 0143-0153   CAS 0143-0153; Fishing lure and hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fishing lure and hook
Culture Micronesian: Marshallese
Global Region Oceania
Country Marshall Islands
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell: pearl oyster (Pinctada sp.); Hibiscus fiber
Description Composite fishing lure and hook comprising an elongated shaft that is cut from a pearl oyster shell and has a rounded lower end and a tapered, pointed upper end; Pair of small tangs are located near each basal lateral edge, and a separate upward curving shell hook is secured to the tangs, perpendicular to the shaft, with hibiscus fiber cordage; Additional hibiscus fibers hang pendant from the base of the shaft as fringe; Single hole is drilled through top of shaft to secure it to a fishing line.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.0, Thickness = 4.3, Length = 6.0
Catalog Number CAS 0143-0165   CAS 0143-0165; Shark tooth sword
Category Weaponry
Object Name Shark tooth sword
Culture Micronesian: I-Kiribati
Global Region Oceania
Country Kiribati (Gilbert Islands)
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier) teeth; Plant fiber cordage
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 7.3, Thickness = 2.5, Length = 48.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0166   CAS 0143-0166; Shark tooth dagger
Category Weaponry
Object Name Shark tooth dagger
Culture Micronesian: I-Kiribati
Global Region Oceania
Country Kiribati (Gilbert Islands)
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture mid to late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Oceanic white tip shark (Carcharhinus longimanus) teeth; Plant fiber cordage; Human hair cordage
Description Sickle-shaped dagger with wooden shaft lined along both edges with single row of shark teeth, each tooth fitted into a groove along the shaft’s edge and individually fastened with cordage made from plant fiber and human hair; Distal end of blade tapers to point; Proximal end of blade extends to form hand-grip which is carved and worn smooth.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 11.5, Thickness = 1.8, Length = 36.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0171   CAS 0143-0171; Fishing lure and hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fishing lure and hook
Culture Polynesian: Maori
Global Region Oceania
Country New Zealand
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Shell: pearl oyster (Pinctada sp.); Bone; Flax (Phormiun tenax)
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.5, Width = 1.6, Length = 9.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0174   CAS 0143-0174; Adze head
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze head
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.0, Thickness = 3.0, Length = 157.7
Catalog Number CAS 0143-0191   CAS 0143-0191; Pounder
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Pounder
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 9.2, Length = 18.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0193   CAS 0143-0193; Pounder
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Pounder
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 14.5, Length = 14.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0194   CAS 0143-0194; Pounder
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Pounder
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 7.7, Length = 13.0
Catalog Number CAS 0143-0207   CAS 0143-0207; Mallet
Category Weaponry
Object Name Mallet
Culture Micronesian: Marshallese
Global Region Oceania
Country Marshall Islands
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell: Tridacna sp.
Description Club-shaped piece of tridacna shell pecked and ground to overall shape with flattened, rounded distal end and short cylindrical proximal end or hand grip; One face has several large pieces that have been removed and the scarred area ground smooth; Overall color is ivory; Mallets of this type are used to beat pandanus leaves, thereby softening them for use in weaving baskets and mats.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 11.6, Thickness = 6.6, Length = 26.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0240   CAS 0143-0240; Grinding stone
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Grinding stone
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description Grinding stone in the form of an oval disk, flattened on both dorsal and ventral surfaces; Edges are rounded.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 7.0, Max Diam = 10.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0254   CAS 0143-0254; Net weight
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Net weight
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 8.2, Thickness = 5.4, Length = 10.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0261   CAS 0143-0261; Grinding implement
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Grinding implement
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 5.7, Max Diam = 9.3
Catalog Number CAS 0143-0289   CAS 0143-0289; Sling
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Sling
Culture Polynesian: Marquesan
Global Region Oceania
Country Marquesas Islands
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture mid to late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials String
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.5, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 78.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0294   CAS 0143-0294; Arrow fragments (34+ pieces)
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow fragments (34+ pieces)
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cane; Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.0, Length = 98.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0314   CAS 0143-0314; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Cook Islands
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.2, Thickness = 4.5, Length = 17.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0325   CAS 0143-0325; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Marquesas Islands?
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Polynesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.4, Thickness = 5.8, Length = 23.4
Catalog Number CAS 0143-0354   CAS 0143-0354; Sinker
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Sinker
Culture Polynesian: Maori
Global Region Oceania
Country New Zealand
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 3.4, Length = 9.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0360   CAS 0143-0360; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.2, Thickness = 2.5, Length = 15.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0361   CAS 0143-0361; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.0, Thickness = 3.4, Length = 6.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0362   CAS 0143-0362; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.1, Thickness = 2.6, Length = 10.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0363   CAS 0143-0363; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Molokai
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.5, Thickness = 3.5, Length = 12.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0364   CAS 0143-0364; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.7, Thickness = 1.6, Length = 8.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0365   CAS 0143-0365; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.6, Thickness = 1.4, Length = 7.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0366   CAS 0143-0366; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.9, Thickness = 1.3, Length = 7.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0367   CAS 0143-0367; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description Trapezoidal adze blade chipped to overall shape and ground smooth on cutting edge and on face opposite cutting edge; Cutting edge face and lateral edges are minimally ground smooth; Straight cutting edge is unifacially beveled; Proximal end is angled; Color is grayish green.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.2, Thickness = 1.4, Length = 7.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0372   CAS 0143-0372; Game implement
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Game implement
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description Gaming stone in the form of a round disk, pecked and ground to overall shape; Both dorsal and ventral surfaces are slightly convex and all surfaces are ground very smooth; Color is mottled beige.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 3.8, Max Diam = 7.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0392   CAS 0143-0392; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.4, Thickness = 2.9, Length = 11.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0403   CAS 0143-0403; Game implement
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Game implement
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description Gaming stone in the form of a round disk, pecked and ground to overall shape; Both dorsal and ventral surfaces are slightly convex and edges are slightly rounded.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 3.8, Max Diam = 5.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0506   CAS 0143-0506; Stone implement
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Stone implement
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 6.3, Max Diam = 8.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0507   CAS 0143-0507; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.2, Thickness = 6.4, Length = 24.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0515   CAS 0143-0515; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 7.6, Thickness = 3.9, Length = 20.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0517   CAS 0143-0517; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Maori
Global Region Oceania
Country New Zealand
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.9, Thickness = 3.0, Length = 11.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0518   CAS 0143-0518; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Marquesan
Global Region Oceania
Country Marquesas Islands
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture mid to late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.4, Thickness = 3.9, Length = 15.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0519   CAS 0143-0519; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Maori
Global Region Oceania
Country New Zealand
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.4, Thickness = 2.7, Length = 14.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0520   CAS 0143-0520; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Maori
Global Region Oceania
Country New Zealand
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.2, Thickness = 2.7, Length = 14.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0523   CAS 0143-0523; Poi pounder
Category Culinary Items; Tools & Implements
Object Name Poi pounder
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County Unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone: basalt
Description Pestle-type poi pounder pecked and ground to shape from a single piece of basalt; Convex underside of rounded base flares out and up to a low, pronounced shoulder, above which the sides slope inward and gradually rise vertically to form a cylindrical handle, surmounted by a knob-like, rounded proximal end; All surfaces have been ground very smoothly; Color is dark gray.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 13.4, Length = 20.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0524   CAS 0143-0524; Poi pounder
Category Culinary Items; Tools & Implements
Object Name Poi pounder
Culture Polynesian: Marquesan
Global Region Oceania
Country Marquesas Islands
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone: basalt
Description Poi pounder pecked and ground to shape; Pounding surface is round and convex, and its sides rise up, tapering to the knobbed, phallic handle; Color is black.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 9.6, Length = 16.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0525   CAS 0143-0525; Octopus lure
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Octopus lure
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell: cowrie (Cypraeidae); Stone; Metal; String; Cloth
Description Octopus lure consisting of large cowrie shell (unmodified except for small hole made at either end to facilitate hafting) and hemispherical, grooved sinker stone, both hafted back-to-back to parallel pair of metal hooks wrapped in cloth; Cord wraps around ends of shell and across stone and extends for a short length, ending in a large loop.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.0, Width = 6.5, Length = 13.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0533   CAS 0143-0533; Pounder
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Pounder
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.0, Width = 8.9, Length = 14.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0555   CAS 0143-0555; Stone implement
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Stone implement
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 7.7, Thickness = 6.2, Length = 11.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0664   CAS 0143-0664; Sinker
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Sinker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.8, Thickness = 3.1, Length = 6.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0665   CAS 0143-0665; Game implement
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Game implement
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description Gaming stone in the form of a round disk, pecked and ground to overall shape; Both dorsal and ventral surfaces are slightly convex and edges are rounded.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 3.2, Max Diam = 5.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0666   CAS 0143-0666; Pounder
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Pounder
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 7.1, Length = 11.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0684   CAS 0143-0684; Mortar
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Mortar
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.8, Width = 19.6, Length = 25.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0697   CAS 0143-0697; Mortar
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Mortar
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Polynesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.1, Max Diam = 10.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0733   CAS 0143-0733; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Tahitian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Tahiti
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.8, Thickness = 1.7, Length = 7.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0768   CAS 0143-0768; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.6, Thickness = 1.7, Length = 7.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0769   CAS 0143-0769; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.7, Thickness = 1.7, Length = 5.7
Catalog Number CAS 0143-0788   CAS 0143-0788; Club
Category Weaponry
Object Name Club
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 19th century
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 11.5, Length = 44.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0794   CAS 0143-0794; Spear
Category Weaponry
Object Name Spear
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo; Wood
Description Bamboo spear with carved wooden point.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.8, Length = 127.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0795   CAS 0143-0795; Spear
Category Weaponry
Object Name Spear
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo; Wood
Description Bamboo spear with carved wooden point.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.9, Length = 145.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0796   CAS 0143-0796; Bow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Bow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.8, Thickness = 1.7, Length = 198.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0797   CAS 0143-0797; Bow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Bow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides) ?
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.7, Thickness = 1.6, Length = 186.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0798   CAS 0143-0798; Spear
Category Weaponry
Object Name Spear
Culture Micronesian: I-Kiribati
Global Region Oceania
Country Kiribati (Gilbert Islands)
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 3.3, Length = 346.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0799   CAS 0143-0799; Spear
Category Weaponry
Object Name Spear
Culture Micronesian: I-Kiribati
Global Region Oceania
Country Kiribati (Gilbert Islands)
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 3.1, Length = 348.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0800   CAS 0143-0800; Spear
Category Weaponry
Object Name Spear
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Long hand spear carved from single piece of wood; Overall shape is cylindrical with both proximal and distal ends tapered; Small panel measuring approx. 9 cm in length and containing 2 human figures carved in low relief and possibly stained with ochre is located approximately 35 cm from distal end of spear; Above carved panel there is evidence that a portion of the distal end was originally wrapped with some type of fiber; Entire length of shaft is stained black.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 2.3, Length = 106.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0801   CAS 0143-0801; Spear
Category Weaponry
Object Name Spear
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 3.1, Length = 282.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0802   CAS 0143-0802; Spear
Category Weaponry
Object Name Spear
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Long hand spear carved from single piece of wood; Overall shape is cylindrical with both proximal and distal ends tapered; Small panel measuring approx. 7.5 cm in length and containing 2 human figures carved in low relief and possibly stained with ochre is located approximately 38 cm from distal end of spear; Above carved panel there is evidence that a portion of the distal end was originally wrapped with some type of fiber; Entire length of shaft is stained black.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 2.2, Length = 125.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0803   CAS 0143-0803; Spear
Category Weaponry
Object Name Spear
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.9, Length = 271.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0804   CAS 0143-0804; Spear
Category Weaponry
Object Name Spear
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.9, Length = 232.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0805   CAS 0143-0805; Spear
Category Weaponry
Object Name Spear
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.9, Length = 207.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0806   CAS 0143-0806; Spear fragment
Category Weaponry
Object Name Spear fragment
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.9, Length = 99.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0807   CAS 0143-0807; Spear
Category Weaponry
Object Name Spear
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Polynesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.9, Length = 233.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0808   CAS 0143-0808; Spear
Category Carvings; Weaponry
Object Name Spear
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 4.6, Length = 237.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0809   CAS 0143-0809; Spear fragment
Category Weaponry
Object Name Spear fragment
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.7, Length = 31.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0810   CAS 0143-0810; Spear
Category Weaponry
Object Name Spear
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Distal fragment of spear, consisting of heavy, cylindrical shaft that expands slightly toward distal end before tapering to blunt point; Series of 4 V-shaped longitudinal grooves carved into distal end (forming 4 median ridges) for placement of elongated spear points; 3 holes located along outer edge of 2 of the grooves, probably for hafting spear points.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 1.0, Max Diam = 4.4, Length = 151.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0811   CAS 0143-0811; Stingray spines and shark teeth
Category Raw Materials
Object Name Stingray spines and shark teeth
Culture Micronesian: I-Kiribati
Global Region Oceania
Country Kiribati (Gilbert Islands)
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stingray spines; Shark teeth
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 2.2, Thickness = ca. 0.5, Length = ca. 2.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0812   CAS 0143-0812; Bait cup
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Bait cup
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.2, Max Diam = 9.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0929   CAS 0143-0929; Arrow fragment
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow fragment
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cane
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.0, Length = 54.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0930   CAS 0143-0930; Arrow fragment
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow fragment
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cane
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.2, Length = 44.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0931   CAS 0143-0931; Arrow fragment
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow fragment
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cane
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.2, Length = 94.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0932   CAS 0143-0932; Arrow fragment
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow fragment
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cane
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.9, Length = 38.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0933   CAS 0143-0933; Arrow fragment
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow fragment
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cane
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.9, Length = 46.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0934   CAS 0143-0934; Arrow fragment
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow fragment
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cane
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.9, Length = 84.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0935   CAS 0143-0935; Arrow fragment
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow fragment
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cane
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.0, Length = 41.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0936   CAS 0143-0936; Arrow fragment
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow fragment
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cane
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.9, Length = 46.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0937   CAS 0143-0937; Arrow fragment
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow fragment
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cane
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.8, Length = 33.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0938   CAS 0143-0938; Arrow fragment
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow fragment
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cane
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.1, Length = 51.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0939   CAS 0143-0939; Arrow fragment
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow fragment
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cane
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.9, Length = 96.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0940   CAS 0143-0940; Arrow fragment
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow fragment
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cane
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.0, Length = 84.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0941   CAS 0143-0941; Arrow fragment
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow fragment
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cane
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.1, Length = 99.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0942   CAS 0143-0942; Arrow fragment
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow fragment
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cane
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.1, Length = 71.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0143-0945   CAS 0143-0945; Arrow shaft
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow shaft
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.0, Length = 62.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0144-0001   CAS 0144-0001; Clothing mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Clothing mat
Culture Micronesian: Marshallese
Global Region Oceania
Country Marshall Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1890-1905
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus leaves; Beach bur fibers (reddish brown); Dyed hibiscus fibers (black); Native cordage
Description Nearly square mat woven primarily of thin strips of pandanus leaves, primarily in a simple plaiting (1/1) technique; Central square area of mat is plain, framed on all four edges by a four borders; Inner border is woven of natural pandanus leaves and overstitched with unidentified dyed black fibers to form a continuous line of “Z” shapes; Second narrow border is also woven of natural pandanus leaves with overlay of unidentified dyed reddish brown fibers that form pattern of zigzags, known as the “wavy land of islands” pattern; Third and widest border is woven in diagonal plaiting technique, with natural pandanus leaves positioned in one direction and unidentified dyed dark brown fibers positioned in the opposite direction, forming parallel rows of parallelograms (with alternate rows pointing in alternate directions) and solid dark brown squares at each corner; Fourth border is identical to the second one; A fifth and final border is woven separately of very narrow plain and dyed black pandanus leaves in diagonal plaiting technique producing a pattern of interlocking diagonal lines that continues uninterrupted around rounded corners of mat; Fifth border is then attached to larger mat with strip of pandanus leaf on either face that is secured with native cordage; All designs on mat are double-faced, i.e., design and/or color is reversed from front to back of mat; Mats of this type were traditionally won as clothing by women, with one in the front and another overlapping one on the back and the two secured with a belt of some type.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 91.0, Length = ca. 91.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0144-0002   CAS 0144-0002; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Tongan
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 160.0, Length = ca. 175.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0144-0004   CAS 0144-0004; Kapa skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Kapa skirt
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early to mid 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mamade (Pipturus albidus) fiber, possibly; Pigments: red dirt (rust brown) and kukui nut shavings mixed with kukui oil (black)
Description Rectangular kapa cloth made from strips of mulberry bark that have been beaten very smooth and overlapped and then completely dyed yellow; Design field of cloth is bilaterally divided down the center along its long axis, with one half undecorated and the other half stamped with a series of rectangular blocks arranged in a checkerboard pattern; Each stamped block is composed of smaller geometric designs, applied by repeatedly stamping with a narrow bamboo stamp, which allowed for a change in the actual design as well as the color within a design block; There are four different designs, including the kalahale or bent knee design, a set of interlocking Vs in sets of four; Some of the blocks are completely a rust brown color, some are completely black (although largely faded to blue), and some are a combination of the two colors; This kapa cloth is a complete child’s or young woman’s wrap-around skirt, worn with the design along the bottom and the undecorated upper side folded down and over a belt; The degree to which this skirt is decorated suggests that it belonged to someone of high class.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 103.0, Length = ca. 224.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0144-0005   CAS 0144-0005; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Micronesian: Marshallese
Global Region Oceania
Country Marshall Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus leaves
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 198.0, Length = ca. 234.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0144-0006   CAS 0144-0006; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Micronesian: Marshallese
Global Region Oceania
Country Marshall Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus leaves
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 190.5, Length = ca. 218.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0144-0007   CAS 0144-0007; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Micronesian: Marshallese
Global Region Oceania
Country Marshall Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus leaves
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 157.5, Length = ca. 193.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0144-0012   CAS 0144-0012; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data South Pacific
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 165.0, Length = ca. 164.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0144-0013   CAS 0144-0013; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data South Pacific
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 203.0, Length = ca. 264.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0144-0014   CAS 0144-0014; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data South Pacific
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 200.5, Length = ca. 223.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0144-0016   CAS 0144-0016; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 129.5, Length = ca. 155.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0144-0017   CAS 0144-0017; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 115.5, Length = ca. 179.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0144-0018   CAS 0144-0018; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 132.0, Length = ca. 152.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0144-0019   CAS 0144-0019; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 89.0, Length = ca. 172.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0144-0020   CAS 0144-0020; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 82.5, Length = ca. 204.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0144-0021   CAS 0144-0021; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 127.0, Length = ca. 155.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0144-0022   CAS 0144-0022; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 107.0, Length = ca. 152.5
Catalog Number CAS 0144-0023   CAS 0144-0023; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 89.0, Length = ca. 157.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0144-0024   CAS 0144-0024; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 127.0, Length = ca. 166.5
Catalog Number CAS 0144-0025   CAS 0144-0025; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 99.0, Length = ca. 152.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0141   CAS 0145-0141; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.5, Width = 13.5, Length = 15.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0142A,B   CAS 0145-0142A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.7, Max Diam = 19.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0143   CAS 0145-0143; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 18.2, Width = 24.5, Length = 26.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0144   CAS 0145-0144; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.2, Width = 21.9, Rim Diam = 18.5, Length = 27.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0161   CAS 0145-0161; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.8, Width = 17.0, Length = 18.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0162   CAS 0145-0162; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.8, Width = 16.7, Length = 16.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0171   CAS 0145-0171; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material; Cloth
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 39.6, Thickness = 2.7, Length = 47.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0172   CAS 0145-0172; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 39.0, Thickness = 2.5, Length = 34.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0145-0173   CAS 0145-0173; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Polynesian: Tahitian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1890-1905
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 17.5, Width = 6.2, Length = 27.0
Catalog Number CAS 0146-0013   CAS 0146-0013; Club
Category Weaponry
Object Name Club
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Lime
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 8.8, Thickness = 3.8, Length = 80.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0146-0018   CAS 0146-0018; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 90.2, Thickness = ca. 9.0, Length = 55.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0146-0029   CAS 0146-0029; Ornament
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Ornament
Culture Polynesian: Marquesan
Global Region Oceania
Country Marquesas Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture mid to late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Human hair
Description Ornament worn around man's ankles, wrists, or waist.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 25.0, Thickness = ca. 6.0, Length = ca. 28.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0146-0030   CAS 0146-0030; Ornament
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Ornament
Culture Polynesian: Marquesan
Global Region Oceania
Country Marquesas Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture mid to late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Human hair
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 28.0, Thickness = ca. 7.0, Length = ca. 28.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0146-0031   CAS 0146-0031; Ornament
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Ornament
Culture Polynesian: Marquesan
Global Region Oceania
Country Marquesas Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture mid to late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Human hair
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 45.0, Thickness = ca. 8.0, Length = ca. 38.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0146-0032   CAS 0146-0032; Ornament
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Ornament
Culture Polynesian: Marquesan
Global Region Oceania
Country Marquesas Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture mid to late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Human hair
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 35.0, Thickness = ca. 7.0, Length = ca. 27.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0146-0036A,B   CAS 0146-0036A,B; Belt and pubic apron
Category Textiles
Object Name Belt and pubic apron
Culture Micronesian (?)
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Micronesia (?)
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description A: Belt; B: Pubic apron.
Dimensions (cm) Width = A=ca. 78.0; B=12.7, Thickness = A=0.9; B=1.0, Length = A=12.7; B=114.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0146-0037   CAS 0146-0037; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Micronesian: I-Kiribati
Global Region Oceania
Country Kiribati (Gilbert Islands)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 50.8, Thickness = 2.6, Length = 76.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0146-0038   CAS 0146-0038; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Micronesian (?)
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Micronesia (?)
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 81.3, Thickness = ca. 3.7, Length = 38.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0146-0039   CAS 0146-0039; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Micronesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus leaves
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 83.8, Thickness = ca. 5.0, Length = 58.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0146-0042   CAS 0146-0042; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 89.0, Thickness = 2.2, Length = ca. 23.0
Catalog Number CAS 0147-0005   CAS 0147-0005; Fishing lure and hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fishing lure and hook
Culture Polynesian: Maori
Global Region Oceania
Country New Zealand
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Shell: Abalone (Haliotis sp.); Flax (Phormiun tenax); Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.2, Thickness = 3.5, Length = 14.7
Catalog Number CAS 0147-0048   CAS 0147-0048; Comb / hair ornament
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Comb / hair ornament
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Santa Cruz Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Cloth; Seeds; Beads
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.6, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 19.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0147-0051   CAS 0147-0051; Pendant
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Pendant
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.3, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 9.2
Catalog Number CAS 0147-0052   CAS 0147-0052; Club
Category Weaponry
Object Name Club
Culture Polynesian: Maori
Global Region Oceania
Country New Zealand
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bone: whale
Description Flat, paddle-shaped club carved from single piece of bone; Blade of club is flat on both faces and distal end is rounded; Blade tapers in width gradually toward proximal end and also increases in thickness; Proximal end is carved identically on both faces with a stylized Maori motif, possibly representing a human or bird face; Just below carving at the thickest part of the handle is a square perforation measuring 0.9 cm.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 8.9, Thickness = 1.7, Length = 40.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0147-0059   CAS 0147-0059; Canoe ornament
Category Carvings
Object Name Canoe ornament
Culture Polynesian: Marquesan
Global Region Oceania
Country Marquesas Islands
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Bamboo; Sennit (?) cordage; Tapa cloth; Feathers
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 14.0, Width = ca. 10.0, Length = 55.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0147-0060   CAS 0147-0060; Necklace
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shells
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.8, Length = 27.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0147-0062   CAS 0147-0062; Ornament
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Ornament
Culture Polynesian: Marquesan
Global Region Oceania
Country Marquesas Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Human hair
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.0, Length = 7.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0147-0070   CAS 0147-0070; Ornament
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Ornament
Culture Polynesian: Marquesan
Global Region Oceania
Country Marquesas Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Human hair
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 8.5, Thickness = 3.0, Length = ca. 10.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0147-0071   CAS 0147-0071; Ornament
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Ornament
Culture Polynesian: Marquesan
Global Region Oceania
Country Marquesas Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Human hair
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 13.0, Thickness = 3.0, Length = ca. 10.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0147-0072   CAS 0147-0072; Ornament
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Ornament
Culture Polynesian: Marquesan
Global Region Oceania
Country Marquesas Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Human hair
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 9.0, Thickness = 3.0, Length = ca. 11.0
Catalog Number CAS 0147-0074   CAS 0147-0074; Ornament
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Ornament
Culture Polynesian: Marquesan
Global Region Oceania
Country Marquesas Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture mid to late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Human hair; Sennit fiber
Description Ornament made from several bundles of hair taken from the beard of an elderly man; One end of each bundle is bound with braided sennit fiber and the separate braids are then joined into a single bundle; Because the human body was more or less considered sacred, and the head was the most sacred part of the body, hair from the head of a respected elder was especially powerful; Ornaments such as these were highly prized and were worn in headdresses or attached to one's clothing or person.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 2.0, Length = ca. 16.0
Catalog Number CAS 0147-0075   CAS 0147-0075; Ornament
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Ornament
Culture Polynesian: Marquesan
Global Region Oceania
Country Marquesas Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture mid to late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Human hair
Description Ornament made from several bundles of hair taken from the beard of an elderly man; One end of each bundle is bound with braided sennit fiber and the separate braids are then joined into a single bundle; Because the human body was more or less considered sacred, and the head was the most sacred part of the body, hair from the head of a respected elder was especially powerful; Ornaments such as these were highly prized and were worn in headdresses or attached to one's clothing or person.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 3.5, Length = ca. 15.0
Catalog Number CAS 0147-0076   CAS 0147-0076; Ornament
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Ornament
Culture Polynesian: Marquesan
Global Region Oceania
Country Marquesas Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture mid to late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Human hair
Description Ornament made from several bundles of hair taken from the beard of an elderly man; One end of each bundle is bound with braided sennit fiber and the separate braids are then joined into a single bundle; Because the human body was more or less considered sacred, and the head was the most sacred part of the body, hair from the head of a respected elder was especially powerful; Ornaments such as these were highly prized and were worn in headdresses or attached to one's clothing or person.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 5.0, Length = ca. 19.0
Catalog Number CAS 0147-0077   CAS 0147-0077; Tattooing tool
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Tattooing tool
Culture Polynesian: Marquesan
Global Region Oceania
Country Marquesas Islands
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture mid to late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo; Bone or ivory
Description Tattooing implement consisting of a short bamboo rod and a flat triangular piece of bone or ivory of which one end is carved with very fine and sharp teeth; Proximal end of bone or ivory piece is inserted obliquely into slit in shaft of bamboo rod; For use, the fine-toothed piece would be placed on one's skin and then lightly tapped, making small incision which was then rubbed with pigment.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.1, Max Diam = 1.0, Length = 20.6
Catalog Number CAS 0147-0078   CAS 0147-0078; Tattooing tool
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Tattooing tool
Culture Polynesian: Marquesan
Global Region Oceania
Country Marquesas Islands
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture mid to late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo; Bone
Description Tattooing implement consisting of a short bamboo rod and a flat triangular piece of bone of which one end is carved with very fine and sharp teeth; Proximal end of bone piece is inserted obliquely into slit in shaft of bamboo rod; For use, the fine-toothed piece would be placed on one's skin and then lightly tapped, making small incision which was then rubbed with pigment.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.1, Max Diam = 1.0, Length = 20.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0147-0084   CAS 0147-0084; Ear ornament
Category Carvings; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Ear ornament
Culture Polynesian: Marquesan
Global Region Oceania
Country Marquesas Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture mid to late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Ivory: sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) tooth
Description Man's ear ornament in the form of a large thick oval-shaped disc which was positioned in front of the wearer's ear; A tusk-like projection that extends outward is carved with a very small tiki figure near its distal end and was positioned behind the ear; Because of the heavy weight of ear ornaments such as this, they were sometimes supported by cordage that passed over the top of the wearer's head, and this example is, indeed, perforated on the side of the tusk-like portion.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.1, Width = 8.4, Length = 5.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0147-0515   CAS 0147-0515; Ornament
Category Carvings
Object Name Ornament
Culture Polynesian: Marquesan
Global Region Oceania
Country Marquesas Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture mid to late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bone (human?)
Description Ornament carved from hollowed tubular section of human (?) bone in the form of a tiki, with a characteristic large head and eyes and with its hands holding its stomach; Ornaments such as this were often carved from the bones of a relative and then tied to a drum or some other article for decorative purposes, but more importantly, to honor the ancestor and draw upon his or her powers.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.9, Width = 2.7, Length = 2.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0147-0516   CAS 0147-0516; Tiki figurine
Category Carvings
Object Name Tiki figurine
Culture Polynesian: Marquesan
Global Region Oceania
Country Marquesas Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early to mid 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.5, Width = 8.1, Length = 5.9
Catalog Number CAS 0147-0526   CAS 0147-0526; Shell
Category Raw Materials
Object Name Shell
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.3, Width = 7.0, Length = 17.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0148-0025A,B   CAS 0148-0025A,B; Pot fragments (2)
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Pot fragments (2)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Admiralty Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Manus
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Clay
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = A=22.2, Width = A=19.1; B=12.7, Thickness = A=0.7; B=0.6, Length = A=7.1; B=14.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0149-0008A-F   CAS 0149-0008A-F; Outrigger canoe model with 4 oars / paddles
Category Carvings; Watercraft
Object Name Outrigger canoe model with 4 oars / paddles
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 10.5, Width = 29.2, Length = 103.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0149-0020   CAS 0149-0020; Outrigger canoe model
Category Carvings; Watercraft
Object Name Outrigger canoe model
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Cordage
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.0, Width = 4.8, Length = 31.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0149-0024A,B   CAS 0149-0024A,B; Stilt steps
Category Carvings; Tools & Implements
Object Name Stilt steps
Culture Polynesian: Marquesan
Global Region Oceania
Country Marquesas Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Base portions of a pair of stilts, each carved in the form of a warrior wearing a large headdress; Each of these would have been secured parallel to, and at the base of, a long cylindrical pole; Funeral ceremonies often included racing and fighting matches on stilts.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 38.4, Width = 6.4, Length = 11.4
Catalog Number CAS 0150-0013   CAS 0150-0013; Kapa beater
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa beater
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture mid to late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.7, Thickness = 3.7, Length = 40.1
Catalog Number CAS 0150-0014   CAS 0150-0014; Kapa beater
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa beater
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture mid to late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.5, Thickness = 3.4, Length = 34.7
Catalog Number CAS 0150-0015   CAS 0150-0015; Kapa beater
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa beater
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture mid to late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.3, Thickness = 3.2, Length = 39.2
Catalog Number CAS 0150-0016   CAS 0150-0016; Kapa beater
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa beater
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture mid to late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.4, Thickness = 5.1, Length = 36.8
Catalog Number CAS 0150-0017   CAS 0150-0017; Kapa beater
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa beater
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture mid to late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.3, Thickness = 4.1, Length = 40.6
Catalog Number CAS 0150-0018   CAS 0150-0018; Kapa beater
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa beater
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture mid to late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.2, Thickness = 3.0, Length = 33.5
Catalog Number CAS 0150-0055   CAS 0150-0055; Kapa beater
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa beater
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture mid to late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Kanila wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.5, Thickness = 3.2, Length = 34.5
Catalog Number CAS 0150-0056   CAS 0150-0056; Kapa beater
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa beater
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture mid to late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Kanila wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.7, Thickness = 3.2, Length = 35.0
Catalog Number CAS 0150-0057   CAS 0150-0057; Kapa beater
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa beater
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture mid to late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Kanila wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.1, Thickness = 5.7, Length = 40.5
Catalog Number CAS 0150-0058   CAS 0150-0058; Kapa beater
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa beater
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture mid to late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Kanila wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.1, Thickness = 3.8, Length = 36.5
Catalog Number CAS 0150-0059   CAS 0150-0059; Kapa beater
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa beater
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture mid to late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Kanila wood
Description Rectangular, 4-sided beater with short, tapered handle; Each of the four faces is carved with a different geometric pattern; One face has pattern of diamonds with circle inside each diamond; 2nd face has pattern of 4 deep parallel longitudinal grooves; 3rd face has pattern of rectilinear cross-hatching; 4th face has pattern of oblique cross-hatching.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.7, Thickness = 3.2, Length = 40.9
Catalog Number CAS 0150-0061   CAS 0150-0061; Spoon (?)
Category Carvings
Object Name Spoon (?)
Culture Polynesian: Marquesan
Global Region Oceania
Country Marquesas Islands
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture mid to late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.8, Depth = ca. 19.5, Length = 49.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0150-0065   CAS 0150-0065; Bowl
Category Carvings; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.7, Width = 10.8, Depth = 10.4, Length = 32.7
Catalog Number CAS 0150-0069   CAS 0150-0069; Kapa beater
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa beater
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture mid to late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.2, Thickness = 4.0, Length = 34.7
Catalog Number CAS 0152-0002   CAS 0152-0002; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Polynesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 63.5, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 147.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0152-0024   CAS 0152-0024; Woven object (rolled fiber encased in basketry)
Category Basketry
Object Name Woven object (rolled fiber encased in basketry)
Culture Melanesian: New Britain
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. New Britain
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Matupi
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 3.6, Length = 7.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0208   CAS 0216-0208; Lamp
Category Lamps; Pottery
Object Name Lamp
Culture Micronesian: Palauan
Global Region Oceania
Country Palau
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Clay
Description
Dimensions (cm) Rim Diam = 5.5, Max Diam = 9.3, Length = 18.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0216-0215   CAS 0216-0215; Lamp
Category Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Allen Collection of Lamps
Materials Stone: basalt
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.2, Max Diam = 13.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0226-0001   CAS 0226-0001; House post
Category Carvings
Object Name House post
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. New Ireland
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid to late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Pigments
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 180.0, Width = 21.4, Depth = 19.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0226-0002   CAS 0226-0002; Drum
Category Musical Instruments
Object Name Drum
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Reptile skin; Palm leaves; Cordage
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 13.5, Depth = 12.5, Length = 64.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0227-0215   CAS 0227-0215; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.0, Thickness = 1.8, Length = 7.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0227-0219   CAS 0227-0219; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.6, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 5.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0227-0220   CAS 0227-0220; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.2, Thickness = 1.8, Length = 7.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0227-0221   CAS 0227-0221; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.9, Thickness = 1.5, Length = 8.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0227-0222   CAS 0227-0222; Adze blade fragment
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade fragment
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.4, Thickness = 1.3, Length = 2.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0227-0225   CAS 0227-0225; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description Trapezoidal adze blade chipped to overall shape and ground smooth on all surfaces; Straight cutting edge is unifacially beveled; Face opposite cutting edge is slightly angled and thinned toward proximal end.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.8, Thickness = 1.3, Length = 5.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0227-0227   CAS 0227-0227; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.9, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 4.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0227-0235   CAS 0227-0235; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.4, Thickness = 1.3, Length = 6.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0250-0001A,B   CAS 0250-0001A,B; Axe
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Axe
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Kandep, Southern Highlands near the Lai River
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture Early to mid 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Jade (nephrite); Wood; Rattan; Pork fat
Description Axe with a boomerang-shaped wooden handle carved from a single piece of wood; Jade blade fits into distal end and is secured with rattan wrapping.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 43.2, Thickness = 6.7, Length = 58.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0259-0002   CAS 0259-0002; Folded bark
Category Raw Materials
Object Name Folded bark
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bark
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.9, Thickness = 2.0, Length = 19.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0259-0003   CAS 0259-0003; Bow guard
Category Tools & Implements; Weaponry
Object Name Bow guard
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Climbing liana
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 11.8, Length = 25.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0265-0020A,B   CAS 0265-0020A,B; Slit drum with drum stick
Category Musical Instruments
Object Name Slit drum with drum stick
Culture Polynesian: Tahitian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands (?)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description A: Slit drum; B: Drumstick.
Dimensions (cm) Height = A=7.9, Width = A=7.5, Max Diam = B=2.4, Length = A=21.6; B=20.6
Catalog Number CAS 0270-0001   CAS 0270-0001; Canoe model
Category Carvings; Watercraft
Object Name Canoe model
Culture Polynesian: Marquesan
Global Region Oceania
Country Marquesas Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.1, Width = 6.7, Length = 74.6
Catalog Number CAS 0270-0002   CAS 0270-0002; Club
Category Weaponry
Object Name Club
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 13.5, Length = 75.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0270-0003   CAS 0270-0003; Feast bowl
Category Carvings; Vessels
Object Name Feast bowl
Culture Polynesian: Marquesan
Global Region Oceania
Country Marquesas Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1882 or earlier
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Very large round bowl carved from single piece of wood; Both interior and exterior surfaces are rounded and walls of bowl are very thick; Rim is flat; Two pairs of tiki figures are carved on exterior just below rim and opposite each other.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 24.5, Max Diam = ca. 91.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0275-0001   CAS 0275-0001; Dagger
Category Weaponry
Object Name Dagger
Culture Micronesian: I-Kiribati
Global Region Oceania
Country Kiribati (Gilbert Islands)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Tapu Tutequea
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Sting ray spines
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 2.3, Length = 43.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0277-0001   CAS 0277-0001; Cape
Category Textiles
Object Name Cape
Culture Polynesian: Tahitian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Tahiti
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Commercial cloth; Breadfruit fiber; Palm (?) fiber; Tapa cloth (?)
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 177.0, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 81.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0281-0011   CAS 0281-0011; Headband / shell lei
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Headband / shell lei
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shells; Commercial cloth; Thread
Description Headband comprised of several types of small shells that are sorted by type and color (white, black, yellow, and orange), and then strung together in small ringlets of approx. nine shells each; The individual ringlets are then strung on a large diameter cloth or fabric core in a particular color sequence to produce a geometric pattern; The predominant color is yellow.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 20.5, Length = 1.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0281-0012   CAS 0281-0012; Headband / shell lei
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Headband / shell lei
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shells; Commercial cloth; Thread
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 22.0, Length = 2.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0281-0013   CAS 0281-0013; Headband / shell lei
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Headband / shell lei
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shells; Commercial cloth; Thread
Description Headband comprised of a single type of very small shell of several colors (white, pink, brown, tan, and lavender) that are strung together in small ringlets of approx. twenty five shells each; The predominant color used is white, but some of the ringlets also include a few shells of one or two other colors; The individual ringlets are then strung on a large diameter cloth or fabric core in a particular sequence, so that the ringlets that include colored beads form a pattern of small crosses on a white background.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 22.5, Length = 1.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0281-0018A,B   CAS 0281-0018A,B; Bowl with lid
Category Carvings; Vessels
Object Name Bowl with lid
Culture Polynesian: Marquesan
Global Region Oceania
Country Marquesas Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1925
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 17.8, Width = 15.8, Length = 31.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0281-0019   CAS 0281-0019; Bowl
Category Carvings; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
Culture Polynesian: Marquesan
Global Region Oceania
Country Marquesas Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.7, Rim Diam = 10.5, Max Diam = 18.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0281-0020A,B   CAS 0281-0020A,B; Bowl with lid
Category Carvings; Vessels
Object Name Bowl with lid
Culture Polynesian: Marquesan
Global Region Oceania
Country Marquesas Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.3, Max Diam = 17.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0281-0021   CAS 0281-0021; Bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Bag
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1908-1925
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus fiber; Cotton thread
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 29.0, Thickness = 2.4, Length = 23.2
Catalog Number CAS 0281-0022   CAS 0281-0022; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus fiber; Coconut husk fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 29.0, Thickness = 1.4, Length = 38.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0281-0024   CAS 0281-0024; Ladle
Category Carvings; Culinary Items; Tools & Implements
Object Name Ladle
Culture Polynesian?
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Polynesia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Coconut shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.0, Width = 12.9, Length = 36.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0281-0027   CAS 0281-0027; Headband / shell lei
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Headband / shell lei
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shells; Commercial cloth; Thread
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 23.0, Length = 2.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0281-0028   CAS 0281-0028; Headband / shell lei
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Headband / shell lei
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shells; Commercial cloth; Thread
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 19.0, Length = 2.5
Catalog Number CAS 0281-0029   CAS 0281-0029; Headband / shell lei
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Headband / shell lei
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Tahiti
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1925
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shells; Commercial cloth; Thread
Description Headband worn by women in their hair; Small pink, white, and pale purple shells are pierced and strung on white thread and then wrapped around core of commercial cloth strips whose ends have been sewn together to form a continuous loop.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 24.0, Length = 2.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0281-0030   CAS 0281-0030; Headband / shell lei
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Headband / shell lei
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shells; Commercial cloth; Thread
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 21.5, Length = 2.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0281-0031   CAS 0281-0031; Headband / shell lei
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Headband / shell lei
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shells; Pandanus fiber; Cotton thread; Coral
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 26.0, Length = 3.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0281-0032   CAS 0281-0032; Poi pounder
Category Culinary Items; Tools & Implements
Object Name Poi pounder
Culture Polynesian: Marquesan
Global Region Oceania
Country Marquesas Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 13.2, Length = 20.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0281-0033   CAS 0281-0033; Tiki figurine
Category Carvings
Object Name Tiki figurine
Culture Polynesian: Marquesan
Global Region Oceania
Country Marquesas Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone: basalt
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.6, Width = 11.4, Thickness = 6.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0281-0034   CAS 0281-0034; Tiki figurine
Category Carvings
Object Name Tiki figurine
Culture Polynesian: Marquesan
Global Region Oceania
Country Marquesas Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone: basalt
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.0, Width = 10.5, Thickness = 4.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0281-0035   CAS 0281-0035; Dress
Category Textiles
Object Name Dress
Culture Polynesian: Tahitian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1925
Collection Name N/A
Materials Olona fiber or mulberry bark; Seeds
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 90.0, Thickness = 3.1, Length = ca. 125.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0281-0036   CAS 0281-0036; Apron
Category Textiles
Object Name Apron
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Olona fiber or mulberry bark
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 39.0, Thickness = 1.4, Length = 51.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0281-0037   CAS 0281-0037; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Olona fiber or mulberry bark
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 107.0, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 76.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0281-0038   CAS 0281-0038; Headband
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Headband
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Olona fiber or mulberry bark
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 16.0, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 57.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0281-0039   CAS 0281-0039; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Olona fiber or hibiscus bark
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 27.0, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 59.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0281-0040   CAS 0281-0040; Kapa beater
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa beater
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.0, Thickness = 4.9, Length = 35.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0281-0042   CAS 0281-0042; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Marquesan
Global Region Oceania
Country Marquesas Islands
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 214.5, Length = 251.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0284-0001   CAS 0284-0001; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Tahitian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 99.0, Length = 157.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0285-0001   CAS 0285-0001; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Micronesian: I-Kiribati
Global Region Oceania
Country Kiribati (Gilbert Islands)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 80.0, Thickness = 4.5, Length = 30.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0285-0002   CAS 0285-0002; Wooden implement
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Wooden implement
Culture Micronesian: I-Kiribati
Global Region Oceania
Country Kiribati (Gilbert Islands)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.4, Length = 14.3
Catalog Number CAS 0286-0001   CAS 0286-0001; Loincloth
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Loincloth
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Betel nut shells
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 7.0, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 127.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0287-0001   CAS 0287-0001; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. Unknown
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1870 or earlier
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark
Description Long, rectangular piece of tapa cloth made from strip of mulberry bark that has been beaten into a thin sheet; Design field on front of cloth is divided into seven contiguous rectangular panels, each subdivided into smaller triangular panels and parallelograms, which are then painted with dots, zigzags, chevrons, and other geometric units; Dark brown framing line extends around all four sides of cloth; Reverse side of cloth is marked with series of evenly spaced dark brown parallel lines extending across the width of the piece; All four edges of the cloth have been trimmed to form decorative fringe, consisting of a wide leaf-shaped fringe alternating with 3 or 4 narrow straight-edged fringes.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 40.6, Length = ca. 127.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0287-0002   CAS 0287-0002; Tapa cloth dress
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth dress
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1870s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Commercial fabric
Description Skirt or dress-like garment consisting of two rectangular pieces of plain, undecorated tapa cloth with short fringe along their long sides; One short end of each piece is folded over and hand-sewn with thread, forming a sleeve through which a single length of bias tape is threaded, connecting the two pieces together; Bias tape probably to serve as a belt or drawstring.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 70.0, Length = ca. 160.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0287-0003A,B   CAS 0287-0003A,B; Tapa cloth belts (2)
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth belts (2)
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1870s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark
Description Pair of belt-like objects, each consisting of a rectangular sheet of tapa cloth with short fringes along one short end, tightly folded many times; Although separate items, the two belts are tied together at each end with a short length of pandanus-like fiber.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.5, Thickness = 0.7, Length = ca. 70.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0287-0004   CAS 0287-0004; Tapa cloth dress
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth dress
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data South Pacific
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1860-1874
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Native cordage; Dyes
Description Woman's dress made from single piece of tapa cloth folded in half along shoulder and sewn along both sides; Openings for arms left at top and neck slit made at top center; Band of dark brown stitching across shoulder, just below neckline, and along hem; Front and back are decorated with repetitive hand-painted design in golden brown outlined in dark brown.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 78.0 , Thickness = 0.2, Length = ca. 97.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0292-0001   CAS 0292-0001; Hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Hook
Culture Polynesian: Maori
Global Region Oceania
Country New Zealand
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: North; Town: Taranak, west coast of island
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Metal; Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 7.5, Length = 55.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0295-0001   CAS 0295-0001; Sacrificial hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Sacrificial hook
Culture Polynesian: Marquesan
Global Region Oceania
Country Marquesas Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Sea turtle shell (tortoiseshell); Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 7.5, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 13.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0309-0001   CAS 0309-0001; Game implement
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Game implement
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Kilauea
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early to mid 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description Gaming stone in the form of a round disk, pecked and ground to overall shape; Both dorsal and ventral surfaces are slightly convex and edges are rounded; All surfaces are ground very smooth.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 3.1, Max Diam = 6.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0309-0002   CAS 0309-0002; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Oahu; Kilawea, Kauki, Honolulu
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.0, Thickness = 2.3, Length = 8.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0309-0003   CAS 0309-0003; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Kilawea
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early to mid 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.1, Thickness = 5.0, Length = 18.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0309-0004   CAS 0309-0004; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Kilawea
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1800s or earlier
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description Heavy trapezoidal adze blade chipped to overall shape and then ground smooth on cutting edge and on face opposite cutting edge, and minimally smoothed along lateral edges; Cutting edge is unifacially and steeply beveled; Proximal end is angled and crudely squared off.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.6, Thickness = 4.7, Length = 21.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0310-0001   CAS 0310-0001; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Maori
Global Region Oceania
Country New Zealand
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.5, Thickness = 3.5, Length = 12.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0310-0002   CAS 0310-0002; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Maori
Global Region Oceania
Country New Zealand
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.7, Thickness = 1.5, Length = 5.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0310-0003A,B   CAS 0310-0003A,B; Socks
Category Basketry
Object Name Socks
Culture Polynesian: Maori
Global Region Oceania
Country New Zealand
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Flax (Phormiun tenax); Commercial cloth
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 21.2, Width = 10.3, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 27.0
Catalog Number CAS 0310-0004A,B   CAS 0310-0004A,B; Sandals
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Sandals
Culture Polynesian: Maori
Global Region Oceania
Country New Zealand
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data South Island, probably
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Flax (Phormiun tenax)
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 8.2, Thickness = 1.8, Length = 21.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0310-0005A,B   CAS 0310-0005A,B; Stone tool
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Stone tool
Culture Polynesian: Maori
Global Region Oceania
Country New Zealand
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.9, Thickness = 1.3, Length = 8.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0310-0007   CAS 0310-0007; Stone tool
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Stone tool
Culture Polynesian: Maori
Global Region Oceania
Country New Zealand
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.4, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 4.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0310-0008   CAS 0310-0008; Stone tool
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Stone tool
Culture Polynesian: Maori
Global Region Oceania
Country New Zealand
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.4, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 6.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0310-0009   CAS 0310-0009; Stone tool
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Stone tool
Culture Polynesian: Maori
Global Region Oceania
Country New Zealand
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.9, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 6.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0310-0010   CAS 0310-0010; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Maori
Global Region Oceania
Country New Zealand
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Chatham
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 8.1, Thickness = 2.3, Length = 22.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0310-0011   CAS 0310-0011; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Maori
Global Region Oceania
Country New Zealand
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Chatham
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 7.0, Thickness = 3.0, Length = 19.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0310-0012   CAS 0310-0012; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Maori
Global Region Oceania
Country New Zealand
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Chatham
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.2, Thickness = 1.9, Length = 8.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0310-0013   CAS 0310-0013; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Maori
Global Region Oceania
Country New Zealand
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.9, Thickness = 3.0, Length = 9.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0310-0014   CAS 0310-0014; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Maori
Global Region Oceania
Country New Zealand
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.6, Thickness = 1.5, Length = 8.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0310-0015   CAS 0310-0015; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Maori
Global Region Oceania
Country New Zealand
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.1, Thickness = 2.4, Length = 13.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0310-0016   CAS 0310-0016; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Maori
Global Region Oceania
Country New Zealand
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.1, Thickness = 3.7, Length = 15.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0310-0017   CAS 0310-0017; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Cook Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.0, Thickness = 4.1, Length = 10.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0310-0018   CAS 0310-0018; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Maori
Global Region Oceania
Country New Zealand
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: South
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.0, Thickness = 1.5, Length = 9.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0310-0019   CAS 0310-0019; Sinker
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Sinker
Culture Polynesian: Maori
Global Region Oceania
Country New Zealand
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: North
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 7.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0310-0020   CAS 0310-0020; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Maori
Global Region Oceania
Country New Zealand
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: South
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Jadeite
Description Adze blade that is chipped and ground to overall rectangular shape; Latter edges taper slightly toward proximal end; Straight cutting edge is bifacially but asymmetrically thinned; All surfaces are polished very smooth; Color is dark green.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.8, Thickness = 1.5, Length = 8.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0310-0021   CAS 0310-0021; Bird snare
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Bird snare
Culture Polynesian: Maori
Global Region Oceania
Country New Zealand
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Flax (Phormiun tenax) and other plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 23.5, Thickness = 4.5, Length = 68.0
Catalog Number CAS 0310-0022   CAS 0310-0022; Club
Category Weaponry
Object Name Club
Culture Polynesian: Maori
Global Region Oceania
Country New Zealand
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture mid to late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 12.1, Thickness = 2.2, Length = 34.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0311-0001   CAS 0311-0001; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Melanesian or Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data South Pacific
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 188.0, Length = 487.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0311-0002   CAS 0311-0002; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data South Pacific
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 188.0, Length = 175.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0311-0003   CAS 0311-0003; Staff
Category Carvings
Object Name Staff
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data South Pacific
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 99.0, Max Diam = 2.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0311-0004   CAS 0311-0004; Cane
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Cane
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data South Pacific
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Wooden cane; “LOPU” “FS” stamped on piece.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.4, Thickness = 2.8, Length = 95.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0311-0005   CAS 0311-0005; Cane
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Cane
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data South Pacific
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.4, Thickness = 4.4, Length = 89.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0311-0006   CAS 0311-0006; Quiver
Category Weaponry
Object Name Quiver
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 3.3, Length = 99.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0311-0007   CAS 0311-0007; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data Central Islands (Malekula, Ambrym, Malo)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cane reed; Wood; Bast fiber of wild cotton tree; Coconut fiber; Bone; Pigment
Description Arrow with a reed shaft that accounts for approx. 2/3 of the total length and whose proximal end is nocked and wrapped with bast fiber of wild cotton tree for approx. 4 cm; Wooden foreshaft is inserted into distal end of reed shaft and secured with additional bast fibers; Bone point is inserted into distal end of wood foreshaft, the juncture wrapped with fine copper-colored coconut fiber and painted copper green color; Mid-section of bone point is wrapped with additional bast fibers.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.7, Length = 93.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0311-0008   CAS 0311-0008; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data Central Islands (Malekula, Ambrym, Malo)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cane reed; Wood; Bast fiber of wild cotton tree; Pigment
Description Arrow with a reed shaft that accounts for approx. 2/3 of the total length and whose proximal end is nocked and wrapped with bast fiber of wild cotton tree for approx. 4 cm; Wooden foreshaft is inserted into distal end of reed shaft and secured with additional bast fibers; Distal end of wood foreshaft is notched for insertion of bone point (now missing) and painted copper green color.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.8, Length = 84.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0311-0009   CAS 0311-0009; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data Central Islands (Malekula, Ambrym, Malo)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cane reed; Wood; Bark bast of wild cotton tree; Coconut fiber; Bone; Pigment
Description Arrow with a reed shaft that accounts for approx. 2/3 of the total length and whose proximal end is wrapped with bark bast of wild cotton tree for approx. 4.3 cm; Wooden foreshaft is inserted into distal end of reed shaft and secured with additional bast fibers; Bone point is inserted into distal end of wood foreshaft, the juncture wrapped with fine copper-colored coconut fiber and painted copper green color beneath fine geometric pattern of red and white diamonds.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.5, Length = 89.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0311-0010   CAS 0311-0010; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data Central Islands (Malekula, Ambrym, Malo)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cane reed; Wood; Bark bast of wild cotton tree; Coconut fiber; Pigment
Description Arrow with a reed shaft that accounts for approx. 2/3 of the total length and whose proximal end is wrapped with bark bast of wild cotton tree for approx. 3.3 cm; Black wooden foreshaft is inserted into distal end of reed shaft and secured with additional bast fibers; Distal end of foreshaft is wrapped with fine copper-colored coconut fiber that original hafted bone point (proximal end of point is still embedded in foreshaft) coconut fiber wrapped area is painted with fine geometric pattern of red, green, and white diamonds.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.7, Length = 83.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0311-0011   CAS 0311-0011; Quiver
Category Weaponry
Object Name Quiver
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 3.0, Length = 98.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0311-0012   CAS 0311-0012; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data Central Islands (Malekula, Ambrym, Malo)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cane reed; Wood; Bark bast of wild cotton tree; Coconut fiber; Bone; Pigment
Description Arrow with a reed shaft that accounts for approx. 2/3 of the total length and whose proximal end is wrapped with bark bast of wild cotton tree for approx. 4 cm; Wooden foreshaft is inserted into distal end of reed shaft and secured with additional bast fibers; Bone point (now missing except for proximal end) is inserted into distal end of foreshaft and wrapped with fine copper-colored coconut fiber; Coconut fiber wrapped area is painted green copper color.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.8, Length = 82.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0311-0013   CAS 0311-0013; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data Central Islands (Malekula, Ambrym, Malo)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cane reed; Wood; Bark bast of wild cotton tree; Coconut fiber; Bone; Pigment
Description Arrow with a reed shaft that accounts for approx. 2/3 of the total length and whose proximal end is wrapped with bark bast of wild cotton tree for approx. 2 cm; Wooden foreshaft is inserted into distal end of reed shaft and secured with additional bast fibers; Reed shaft is painted with series of parallel vertical black lines just below foreshaft hafting; Distal end of foreshaft is painted green copper color and is notched for insertion of bone point (now missing except for proximal end) that is hafted with fine copper-colored coconut fiber; Coconut fiber wrapped area is painted with fine pattern of red, green, and white diamonds.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.7, Length = 78.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0311-0014   CAS 0311-0014; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data Central Islands (Malekula, Ambrym, Malo)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cane reed; Wood; Bark bast of wild cotton tree; Coconut fiber; Bone; Pigment
Description Arrow with a reed shaft that accounts for approx. 2/3 of the total length and whose proximal end is wrapped with bark bast of wild cotton tree for approx. 2.5 cm; Black wooden foreshaft is inserted into distal end of reed shaft and secured with additional bast fibers; Distal end of foreshaft is painted green copper color and bone point is inserted into notched end and hafted with fine copper-colored coconut fiber; Coconut fiber wrapped area is painted with fine pattern of red, green, and white diamonds.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.6, Length = 82.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0311-0015   CAS 0311-0015; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data Central Islands (Malekula, Ambrym, Malo)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cane reed; Wood; Bark bast of wild cotton tree; Coconut fiber; Bone; Pigment
Description Arrow with a reed shaft that accounts for approx. 2/3 of the total length and whose proximal end is wrapped with bark bast of wild cotton tree for approx. 1.8 cm; Black wooden foreshaft is inserted into distal end of reed shaft and secured with additional bast fibers; Reed shaft is painted with series of parallel vertical black lines just below foreshaft hafting; Distal end of foreshaft is painted green copper color and bone point is inserted into notched distal end and is hafted with fine copper-colored coconut fiber; Coconut fiber wrapped area is painted with fine pattern of red, green, and white diamonds.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.7, Length = 83.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0311-0016   CAS 0311-0016; Staff
Category Carvings
Object Name Staff
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Cylindrical staff carved from single piece of straight wood whose diameter is relatively uniform along its entire length, but expands very slightly at its upper end which is truncated; Staff is completely lacking in carved or painted decoration.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 4.3, Length = 163.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0369-0001   CAS 0369-0001; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.8, Length = 106.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0369-0002   CAS 0369-0002; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.8, Length = 97.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0369-0003   CAS 0369-0003; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.2, Length = 90.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0369-0004   CAS 0369-0004; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.7, Length = 95.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0369-0005   CAS 0369-0005; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.9, Length = 85.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0369-0006   CAS 0369-0006; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.5, Length = 75.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0370-0748   CAS 0370-0748; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 17.0, Width = 15.5, Length = 17.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-0183   CAS 0389-0183; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.5, Thickness = 3.6, Length = 14.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-0469   CAS 0389-0469; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.3, Thickness = 1.4, Length = 6.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-0470   CAS 0389-0470; Polishing rock
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Polishing rock
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.5, Thickness = 2.2, Length = 4.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-0471   CAS 0389-0471; Reworked adze blade or hammerstone
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Reworked adze blade or hammerstone
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.5, Thickness = 2.2, Length = 4.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-0472   CAS 0389-0472; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.7, Thickness = 1.9, Length = 12.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-0474   CAS 0389-0474; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.1, Thickness = 1.7, Length = 13.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-0475   CAS 0389-0475; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.4, Thickness = 1.9, Length = 10.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-0476   CAS 0389-0476; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.2, Thickness = 1.9, Length = 10.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-0477   CAS 0389-0477; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.1, Thickness = 1.6, Length = 7.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-0481   CAS 0389-0481; Knife
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Knife
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Admiralty Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Manus
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Obsidian; Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.2, Thickness = 2.5, Length = 27.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-0482   CAS 0389-0482; Knife
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Knife
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Admiralty Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Manus
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Obsidian; Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.2, Thickness = 2.2, Length = 20.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-0483   CAS 0389-0483; Spear
Category Weaponry
Object Name Spear
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Admiralty Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Manus
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Obsidian; Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.0, Thickness = 3.1, Length = 50.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-1427   CAS 0389-1427; Cup
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Cup
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Coconut shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.0, Max Diam = 7.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-1428   CAS 0389-1428; Cup
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Cup
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Coconut shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.6, Max Diam = 9.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-1429   CAS 0389-1429; Cup
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Cup
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Coconut shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.3, Max Diam = 13.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-1430   CAS 0389-1430; Cup
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Cup
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Coconut shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.1, Max Diam = 13.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-1442   CAS 0389-1442; Kava bowl
Category Carvings; Culinary Items; Vessels
Object Name Kava bowl
Culture Polynesian: Samoan or Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa or Fiji
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Wood
Description Deep round bowl carved in the shape of a turtle with ten legs and a hanging lug.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 17.5, Width = 50.0, Length = 76.9
Catalog Number CAS 0389-1462   CAS 0389-1462; Tapa beater
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Tapa beater
Culture Polynesian: Fijian (?)
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji (?)
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early to mid 1900s
Collection Name Rietz
Materials Wood
Description Tapa beater carved from single piece of wood into elongated rectangular shape that tapers slightly along its entire length toward the proximal end; Both ends are slightly rounded; Handle at the proximal end is cylindrical in shape, accounts for approximately one-third of the total length, and is slightly expanded in diameter at the proximal end; One of the flat faces used for actually beating the bark to make tapa is completely undecorated, while the other three are all similarly carved with 8 to 10 widely spaced and deeply incised, parallel grooves; Narrow decorative band at junction between beating surfaces and handle is decorated with series of incised cross-hatch lines.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.7, Thickness = 4.0, Length = 40.1
Catalog Number CAS 0389-1563   CAS 0389-1563; Adze
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Micronesia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Wood; Shell (Tridacna sp.); Sennit
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 17.1, Thickness = 5.5, Length = 47.0
Catalog Number CAS 0389-1564   CAS 0389-1564; Knife
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Knife
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Stone; Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.8, Thickness = 3.3, Length = 25.7
Catalog Number CAS 0389-1622   CAS 0389-1622; Fork
Category Carvings; Culinary Items
Object Name Fork
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Vanua Levu
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Wood
Description Four pronged wooden "cannibal" fork.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 2.9, Length = 21.9
Catalog Number CAS 0389-1636   CAS 0389-1636; Utensil
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Utensil
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data City: Port Moresby
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1890
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.3, Thickness = 2.7, Length = 14.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-1637   CAS 0389-1637; Fork
Category Carvings; Culinary Items
Object Name Fork
Culture
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea or Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.2, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 14.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-1655   CAS 0389-1655; Knife
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Knife
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Northern Vanuatu (probably)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940-1960
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Wood
Description Carved knife of the type used for cutting and serving pudding-like foods, especially in a ritual context; Elongated lanceolate-shaped knife is biconvex in transverse cross-section; Pronounced ridge near mid-section separates handle from knife blade; Proximal end of handle is tapered; Distal end of blade tapers gradually to rounded edge; Entire surface of knife is sanded smooth, highly polished, and stained an ebony black color.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.5, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 37.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2011   CAS 0389-2011; Dagger
Category Weaponry
Object Name Dagger
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Bone: cassowary
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.1, Thickness = 3.5, Length = 32.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0389-2208   CAS 0389-2208; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz
Materials Mulberry bark fiber; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 147.0, Length = 195.5
Catalog Number CAS 0402-0001   CAS 0402-0001; Figurine (funerary effigy)
Category Pottery
Object Name Figurine (funerary effigy)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Bismarck Archipelago: New Ireland
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Clay
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 55.3, Width = 26.0, Length = ca. 9.0
Catalog Number CAS 0423-0001   CAS 0423-0001; Mask
Category Carvings; Ceremonial Items
Object Name Mask
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Sepik River region
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Shells; Boar tusks; Feathers (bird of paradise); Pigment
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 63.5, Width = 19.0, Length = 14.0
Catalog Number CAS 0423-0002   CAS 0423-0002; Mask
Category Carvings; Ceremonial Items
Object Name Mask
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Sepik River region
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Shells; Boar tusks; Raffia; Clay
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 102.0, Width = 47.0, Length = 18.5
Catalog Number CAS 0423-0003   CAS 0423-0003; Mask
Category Carvings; Ceremonial Items
Object Name Mask
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Sepik River region
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Shells; Boar tusks; Raffia; Clay
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 78.0, Width = 24.0, Length = 14.0
Catalog Number CAS 0423-0004   CAS 0423-0004; Mask
Category Carvings; Ceremonial Items
Object Name Mask
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Mount Hagen
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Shells; Raffia; Clay; Pigment
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 88.0, Width = 23.0, Length = 9.0
Catalog Number CAS 0423-0005   CAS 0423-0005; Mask
Category Carvings; Ceremonial Items
Object Name Mask
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Mount Hagen
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Shells
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 54.2, Width = 19.3, Length = 9.2
Catalog Number CAS 0423-0006   CAS 0423-0006; Wood carving (human head)
Category Carvings
Object Name Wood carving (human head)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Mount Hagen
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Shells; Pigment
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 129.0, Width = 4.9, Length = 14.0
Catalog Number CAS 0423-0007   CAS 0423-0007; Wood carving (human head)
Category Carvings
Object Name Wood carving (human head)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Mount Hagen
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Shells; Pigment
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 129.5, Width = 4.4, Length = 12.9
Catalog Number CAS 0423-0008   CAS 0423-0008; Mask
Category Carvings; Ceremonial Items
Object Name Mask
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Sepik River region
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 34.7, Width = 13.1, Length = 8.3
Catalog Number CAS 0423-0009   CAS 0423-0009; Wood carving (human bust)
Category Carvings
Object Name Wood carving (human bust)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Sepik River region
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Shells; Pigment
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 31.7, Width = 16.8, Length = 9.9
Catalog Number CAS 0423-0010   CAS 0423-0010; Mask
Category Carvings; Ceremonial Items
Object Name Mask
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Sepik River region
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Raffia; Pigment
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 34.5, Width = 20.0, Length = 7.9
Catalog Number CAS 0423-0011   CAS 0423-0011; Mask
Category Carvings; Ceremonial Items
Object Name Mask
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Sepik River region
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Pigment
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 62.6, Width = 23.3, Length = 9.3
Catalog Number CAS 0423-0012   CAS 0423-0012; Figure (standing woman)
Category Carvings
Object Name Figure (standing woman)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Sepik River region
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Shell; Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 70.5, Width = 24.5, Length = 23.5
Catalog Number CAS 0423-0013   CAS 0423-0013; Figure (standing man)
Category Carvings
Object Name Figure (standing man)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Sepik River region
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Shells; Pigment
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 57.1, Width = 19.5, Length = 16.0
Catalog Number CAS 0423-0014   CAS 0423-0014; Figure (standing man)
Category Carvings
Object Name Figure (standing man)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Sepik River region
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Shells; Raffia; Pigment
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 46.4, Width = 16.5, Length = 17.7
Catalog Number CAS 0423-0015   CAS 0423-0015; Figure (standing woman)
Category Carvings
Object Name Figure (standing woman)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Sepik River region
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Shells; Raffia; Pigment
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 43.8, Width = 16.1, Length = 12.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0423-0016   CAS 0423-0016; Mask
Category Carvings; Ceremonial Items
Object Name Mask
Culture Melanesian: possibly Iatmul, Tambanum, or Mandanan
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. East Sepik Province
County
Other Geographic Data Middle Sepik River region
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Pigment
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 28.0, Width = 18.1, Length = 18.2
Catalog Number CAS 0423-0017   CAS 0423-0017; Figure (man with bird head)
Category Carvings
Object Name Figure (man with bird head)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Sepik River region
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Shells; Pigment
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 48.7, Width = 15.4, Length = 13.5
Catalog Number CAS 0423-0018   CAS 0423-0018; Mask
Category Carvings; Ceremonial Items
Object Name Mask
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Mount Hagen
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Shells; Raffia; Clay; Pigment
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 51.5, Width = 22.0, Length = 9.0
Catalog Number CAS 0423-0019   CAS 0423-0019; Mask
Category Carvings; Ceremonial Items
Object Name Mask
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Mount Hagen
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Pigment
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 21.1, Width = 10.9, Length = 11.3
Catalog Number CAS 0423-0020   CAS 0423-0020; Mask
Category Carvings; Ceremonial Items
Object Name Mask
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Mount Hagen
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Shells
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 41.6, Width = 11.9, Length = 11.4
Catalog Number CAS 0423-0021   CAS 0423-0021; Mask
Category Carvings; Ceremonial Items
Object Name Mask
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Mount Hagen
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Shells
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 46.6, Width = 9.7, Length = 8.2
Catalog Number CAS 0423-0022   CAS 0423-0022; Figure (woman holding platter/ table over head)
Category Carvings
Object Name Figure (woman holding platter/ table over head)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Sepik River region
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Shells; Pigment; Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 67.1, Width = 34.1, Length = 21.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0423-0023   CAS 0423-0023; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Northeast New Guinea
County
Other Geographic Data Mount Hagen
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo (?)
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.0, Length = 111.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0423-0024   CAS 0423-0024; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Northeast New Guinea
County
Other Geographic Data Mount Hagen
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo (?)
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.0, Length = 111.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0423-0025   CAS 0423-0025; Pendant
Category Carvings; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Pendant
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Mount Hagen
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Nut shell: pandanus ?
Description Pendant carved from intact nut; Human face on one side. Hole for hanging drilled into tip of nut.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.2, Thickness = 2.0, Length = 4.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0423-0026   CAS 0423-0026; Pendant
Category Carvings; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Pendant
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Mount Hagen
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Nut shell: pandanus ?
Description Pendant carved from half of nut shell; Human face on one side. Hole for hanging drilled into tip of nut.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.2, Thickness = 1.7, Length = 3.9
Catalog Number CAS 0423-0027   CAS 0423-0027; Wood carving (man with bird on his head - ancestral spirit)
Category Carvings
Object Name Wood carving (man with bird on his head - ancestral spirit)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Sepik River region
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Pigment
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 100.0, Width = 8.5, Length = 15.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0423-0028A,B   CAS 0423-0028A,B; Axe
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Axe
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western Highlands New Guinea
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials A: Wood; Plant fiber (bamboo?); B: Stone
Description Ceremonial axe; A: Axe handle; B: Axe blade.
Dimensions (cm) Width = A=64.5; B=15.7, Thickness = A=4.0; B=1.4, Length = A=69.4; B=26.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0423-0029A,B   CAS 0423-0029A,B; Axe
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Axe
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western Highlands New Guinea
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials A: Wood; Plant fiber (bamboo?); B: Stone
Description Ceremonial axe; A: Axe handle; B: Axe blade.
Dimensions (cm) Width = A=70.1; B=13.5, Thickness = A=3.5; B=1.3, Length = A=79.0; B=25.0
Catalog Number CAS 0423-0030   CAS 0423-0030; Adze
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Irian Jaya
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Plant fiber (bamboo?); Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 30.8, Thickness = 6.5, Length = 63.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0423-0031   CAS 0423-0031; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Irian Jaya
County
Other Geographic Data Western Highlands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.5, Thickness = 3.0, Length = 13.7
Catalog Number CAS 0423-0032   CAS 0423-0032; Effigy dagger
Category Weaponry
Object Name Effigy dagger
Culture Melanesian: Kukuku
Global Region Oceania
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Irian Jaya
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bone (cassowary ? femur); Clay; Shells; Raffia; Human hair; Pigment
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.9, Thickness = 8.6, Length = 41.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0423-0033   CAS 0423-0033; Ornament
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Ornament
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western Highlands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell: Gold-lipped pearl oyster (Pinctada maxima); Native cordage; Cotton string
Description Crescent-shaped pectoral pendant that has been cut to shape from a larger shell; Cut edges have all been ground smooth; Holes for suspending pendant from string have been biconically drilled at each upper point of the pendant and a single line of small dots (double row near one end) has been very shallowly incised or punched along upper edge of pendant on outer surface, continuing several cm along the outer edge on one end; Small bit of cotton string and native cordage are plied together and looped through one of the suspension holes.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 14.5, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 10.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0423-0034   CAS 0423-0034; Necklace
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western Highlands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell: Gold-lipped pearl oyster (Pinctada maxima); Glass (?) beads; Monofilament
Description Crescent-shaped pectoral pendant that has been cut to shape from a larger shell; Cut edges have all been ground smooth; Holes for suspending pendant from string have been biconically drilled at each upper point of the pendant; Single strand of small red glass (?) trade beads strung on monofilament is tied to each end of pendant; Outer surface of pendant shows several natural blemishes or areas of damage.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 14.2, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 10.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0423-0035   CAS 0423-0035; Shell
Category Raw Materials
Object Name Shell
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell: Gold-lipped pearl oyster (Pinctada maxima)
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 21.0, Thickness = 3.0, Length = 26.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0423-0036   CAS 0423-0036; Ornament
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Ornament
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Irian Jaya
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell: Gold-lipped pearl oyster (Pinctada maxima); Wood; Plant fiber; Pig fat; Pigment
Description
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 2.5, Max Diam = 25.2
Catalog Number CAS 0423-0037   CAS 0423-0037; Carved figure (seated human?)
Category Carvings
Object Name Carved figure (seated human?)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Trobriand Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood: ebony ?
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.3, Max Diam = 2.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0423-0038A,B   CAS 0423-0038A,B; Boar tusks (2)
Category Raw Materials
Object Name Boar tusks (2)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Irian Jaya
County
Other Geographic Data Western Highlands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Boar tusks
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.8; 1.7, Thickness = 1.1; 1.1, Length = 9.6; 10.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0423-0039A,B   CAS 0423-0039A,B; Boar tusk ornament (2 pieces)
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Boar tusk ornament (2 pieces)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Irian Jaya
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Boar tusks
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.8; 2.0, Thickness = 0.9; 1.1, Length = 8.5; 9.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0423-0040   CAS 0423-0040; Boar tusk ornament
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Boar tusk ornament
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Irian Jaya
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Boar tusks; Adhesive
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.8, Thickness = 1.5, Max Diam = 10.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0423-0041A,B   CAS 0423-0041A,B; Boar tusk ornament (2 pieces)
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Boar tusk ornament (2 pieces)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Irian Jaya
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Boar tusks
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.1; 2.1, Thickness = 1.7; 1.6, Length = 10.2; 11.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0423-0042   CAS 0423-0042; Ornament
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Bead & Leatherwork
Object Name Ornament
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Coastal New Guinea
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bark; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells; Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 17.3, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 61.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0423-0091   CAS 0423-0091; Kava bowl
Category Carvings; Culinary Items; Vessels
Object Name Kava bowl
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1880-1890s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Coconut fiber
Description Circular kava bowl carved from a single piece of wood; Supported on twelve legs with a lug on the front; Coconut fiber threaded thru two holes at the lugs center.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.9, Max Diam = 44.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0423-0092   CAS 0423-0092; Kava cup
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Kava cup
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.6, Max Diam = 10.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0423-0093   CAS 0423-0093; Kava cup
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Kava cup
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early to mid 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut shell
Description One half of coconut that has been scraped clean and smooth on interior and scraped and polished smooth on exterior.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.0, Max Diam = 10.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0423-0094   CAS 0423-0094; Kava cup
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Kava cup
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut shell
Description One half of coconut with exterior being polished and interior scraped.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.5, Max Diam = 10.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0423-0095   CAS 0423-0095; Kava cup
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Kava cup
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early to mid 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut shell
Description One half of coconut that has been scraped clean and smooth on interior and scraped and polished smooth on exterior.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.9, Max Diam = 10.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0423-0096   CAS 0423-0096; Kava cup
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Kava cup
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early to mid 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut shell
Description One half of coconut that has been scraped clean and smooth on interior and scraped and polished smooth on exterior.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.0, Max Diam = 10.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0423-0097   CAS 0423-0097; Kava cup
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Kava cup
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.8, Max Diam = 10.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0423-0098   CAS 0423-0098; Club
Category Weaponry
Object Name Club
Culture Melanesian: Northern Massim
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Milne Bay Province: Massim District
County
Other Geographic Data Trobriand Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900
Collection Name N/A
Materials Tree fern root
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.5, Thickness = 2.1, Length = 66.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0423-0101   CAS 0423-0101; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Maori
Global Region Oceania
Country New Zealand
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.7, Thickness = 2.5, Length = 4.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0423-0102   CAS 0423-0102; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Maori
Global Region Oceania
Country New Zealand
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.7, Thickness = 3.0, Length = 15.5
Catalog Number CAS 0423-0103   CAS 0423-0103; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Tongan
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 52.0, Length = ca. 93.0
Catalog Number CAS 0423-0104   CAS 0423-0104; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Tongan
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 49.0, Length = ca. 95.0
Catalog Number CAS 0423-0105   CAS 0423-0105; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Tongan
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 51.5, Length = ca. 94.0
Catalog Number CAS 0423-0106   CAS 0423-0106; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Tongan
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 51.0, Length = ca. 94.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0423-0107   CAS 0423-0107; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Tongan
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Native dyes
Description Large rectangular tapa cloth, made from strips of mulberry bark which have been beaten to thin sheets and overlapped to form a larger cloth, then painted overall with designs and cut into smaller pieces such as this example; Cloth is divided into 4 parallel vertical panels with various designs repeated on each panel but arranged in a single band across all four panels Beginning along one edge is a plain band that is undecorated except for the numbers "8" and "10" in two of the bands, indicating measurements of the original larger cloth; The next motif is a dove, carrying a pair of leaves in its beak, followed by band of alternating light and dark brown triangles (an ancient chiefly motif also known as the "vane swastika"), then a group of 3 swords (representing the battles fought to unite the islands of the Tongan Kingdom), next the "Royal Crown of Tonga", and finally small groups of stars and a banner reading "KOE KALAUNI" (referring to the royal crown or kalauni).
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 194.0, Length = ca. 204.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0423-0119   CAS 0423-0119; Staff
Category Carvings
Object Name Staff
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Shell: nacre (mother-of-pearl)
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.8, Length = 53.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0425-0001   CAS 0425-0001; Bow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Bow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Palm wood; Sinew
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 3.8, Length = 157.0
Catalog Number CAS 0425-0002   CAS 0425-0002; Adze
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 15.3, Thickness = 4.6, Length = 45.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0425-0003   CAS 0425-0003; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.0, Length = 147.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0425-0004   CAS 0425-0004; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.0, Length = 148.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0425-0005   CAS 0425-0005; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.0, Length = 160.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0425-0006   CAS 0425-0006; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.2, Length = 159.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0425-0007   CAS 0425-0007; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.0, Length = 157.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0425-0008   CAS 0425-0008; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.0, Length = 155.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0425-0009   CAS 0425-0009; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.0, Length = 153.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0425-0010   CAS 0425-0010; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.0, Length = 148.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0425-0011   CAS 0425-0011; Boar tusks on cord
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Boar tusks on cord
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Boar tusks; Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 13.8, Thickness = 1.3, Length = 333.8
Catalog Number CAS 0425-0075   CAS 0425-0075; Club
Category Weaponry
Object Name Club
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Morabe District
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 11.3, Length = 93.0
Catalog Number CAS 0425-0144   CAS 0425-0144; Adze
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Rattan; Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 27.9, Thickness = 4.5, Length = 51.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0425-0145   CAS 0425-0145; Penis sheath
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Penis sheath
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Irian Jaya
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Gourd; Opossum fur
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 3.5, Length = 48.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0425-0146   CAS 0425-0146; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Central Highlands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 72.0, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 74.0
Catalog Number CAS 0425-0147   CAS 0425-0147; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Central Highlands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 30.0, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 46.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0425-0148   CAS 0425-0148; Money belt
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Money belt
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Central Highlands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.5, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 279.0
Catalog Number CAS 0425-0156   CAS 0425-0156; Lime container
Category Vessels
Object Name Lime container
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Irian Jaya
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Gourd
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.2, Max Diam = 4.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0425-0175   CAS 0425-0175; Club
Category Weaponry
Object Name Club
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Eastern Highlands District
County
Other Geographic Data Kainantu Subdistrict; City: Abiera
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930-1950
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.8, Thickness = 1.6, Length = 115.0
Catalog Number CAS 0432-0001   CAS 0432-0001; Ancestral figure (man)
Category Carvings
Object Name Ancestral figure (man)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Kamanibit; Sepik River
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Cassowary feathers; Boar tusks; Pigments; Cordage
Description 3-dimensional carved human ancestral figure elongated head, bulging eyes, pronounced median ridge extending from top and terminating in long nose with boar tusks protruding from nostrils; Tongue protruding from mouth terminates in a small human head; Arms are draped at sides, with right hand grasping exaggerated phallus; Decorated with cassowary and other feathers and painted in black, white, and red; Wears cordage bracelets and belt.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 166.0, Max Diam = 36.1
Catalog Number CAS 0435-0003   CAS 0435-0003; Mask
Category Carvings; Ceremonial Items
Object Name Mask
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Sepik River region
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Cassowary feathers; Dried mud; Shells; Pigments
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 95.0, Width = 37.0, Thickness = 3.0
Catalog Number CAS 0435-0004   CAS 0435-0004; Carving (hook figure)
Category Carvings
Object Name Carving (hook figure)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Sepik River region
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 26.5, Thickness = 5.1, Length = 75.1
Catalog Number CAS 0435-0005   CAS 0435-0005; Trumpet
Category Musical Instruments
Object Name Trumpet
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Sepik River region
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Shells
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.3, Depth = 9.1, Length = 49.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0435-0006   CAS 0435-0006; Club
Category Weaponry
Object Name Club
Culture Melanesian: Northern Massim
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Milne Bay Province: Massim District
County
Other Geographic Data Trobriand Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Pigment
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 8.0, Thickness = 1.4, Length = 61.9
Catalog Number CAS 0435-0007   CAS 0435-0007; Ancestor figure
Category Carvings
Object Name Ancestor figure
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Sepik River region
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Pigment
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.6, Depth = ca. 4.0, Length = 48.3
Catalog Number CAS 0435-0008   CAS 0435-0008; Comb / hair ornament
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Carvings
Object Name Comb / hair ornament
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Sepik River region
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 15.2, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 29.5
Catalog Number CAS 0435-0009   CAS 0435-0009; Drum
Category Musical Instruments
Object Name Drum
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Sepik River region
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Snake skin; Pigment
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 18.1, Depth = 16.5, Length = 53.0
Catalog Number CAS 0435-0010   CAS 0435-0010; Drum
Category Musical Instruments
Object Name Drum
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Sepik River region
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Snake skin; Pigment
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 19.0, Depth = 16.8, Length = 64.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0435-0011   CAS 0435-0011; Armband
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Armband
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Northwest Coast area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 19th century
Collection Name N/A
Materials Sea turtle shell (tortoiseshell)
Description Armband carved from a piece of turtle shell with incised designs; Worn by warriors.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 16.8, Max Diam = 10.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0435-0012   CAS 0435-0012; Adze
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Sepik River region
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Stone; Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 31.6, Depth = 6.1, Length = 41.1
Catalog Number CAS 0435-0013   CAS 0435-0013; Ancestor figure
Category Carvings
Object Name Ancestor figure
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Sagasik
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Bone; Pigment
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 14.5, Depth = 11.5, Length = 54.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0435-0014   CAS 0435-0014; Canoe prow
Category Watercraft
Object Name Canoe prow
Culture Melanesian: Northern Massim
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Milne Bay Province: Massim District
County
Other Geographic Data Trobriand Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Shells; Lime
Description Prow of a dugout canoe carved 3-dimensionally in the form of an alligator’s head as it would appear partially submerged on the surface of the water, with its jaws closed but with teeth exposed; Eyes are inset with large shells.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.4, Width = 29.4, Length = 73.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0435-0015   CAS 0435-0015; Ornament
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Ornament
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Sepik River region
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Boar tusk; Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 9.8, Thickness = 3.9, Length = 18.5
Catalog Number CAS 0435-0016   CAS 0435-0016; Dagger
Category Weaponry
Object Name Dagger
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Sepik River region
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.6, Depth = 4.4, Length = 34.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0437-0001   CAS 0437-0001; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 121.5, Length = 146.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0437-0002   CAS 0437-0002; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 89.0, Length = 94.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0437-0003   CAS 0437-0003; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 120.0, Length = 165.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0437-0004   CAS 0437-0004; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 172.0, Length = 186.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0437-0006   CAS 0437-0006; Belt
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Belt
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Nassa shells
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.0, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 65.8
Catalog Number CAS 0448-0001   CAS 0448-0001; Currency
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Currency
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell: Black-lipped pearl oyster (Pinctada margaritifera); Coconut husk fiber; Resin
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 9.2, Thickness = 3.5, Length = 41.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0448-0002   CAS 0448-0002; Purse
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Purse
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Outer Yap Islands, Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Plastic
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 31.7, Thickness = 2.3, Length = 16.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0448-0003   CAS 0448-0003; Basket
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 33.4, Thickness = 4.8, Length = 13.2
Catalog Number CAS 0448-0004   CAS 0448-0004; Canoe bailer
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Canoe bailer
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.4, Width = 16.0, Length = 38.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0448-0005   CAS 0448-0005; Figurine ("monkey man")
Category Carvings
Object Name Figurine ("monkey man")
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Ngulu, Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Shell: nacre (mother-of-pearl)
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 28.3, Width = 7.8, Length = 9.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0448-0006   CAS 0448-0006; Purse
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Purse
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 23.5, Thickness = 3.5, Length = 14.9
Catalog Number CAS 0448-0007A,B   CAS 0448-0007A,B; Purse with lid
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Purse with lid
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Outer Yap Islands, Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 8.9, Thickness = 2.0, Length = 11.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0448-0008   CAS 0448-0008; Purse
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Purse
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Outer Yap Islands, Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 17.6, Width = 14.5, Length = 29.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0448-0009   CAS 0448-0009; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 24.0, Length = 73.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0448-0010   CAS 0448-0010; Rope
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Rope
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.4, Length = ca. 6200.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0448-0011   CAS 0448-0011; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Caro, Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hibiscus fiber; Dye
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 54.0, Length = 211.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0448-0012   CAS 0448-0012; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Outer Yap Islands, Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hibiscus fiber; Commercial thread
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 49.0, Length = 134.0 (without fringe)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0448-0013   CAS 0448-0013; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 62.0, Thickness = ca. 3.0, Length = 80.0
Catalog Number CAS 0448-0014A,B   CAS 0448-0014A,B; Purse with lid
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Purse with lid
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Ulithi, Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Plastic
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.5, Thickness = 3.0, Length = 9.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0448-0015   CAS 0448-0015; Fishing gear
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fishing gear
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell; Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.7, Thickness = 2.5, Length = 8.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0448-0016   CAS 0448-0016; Shark tooth weapon
Category Weaponry
Object Name Shark tooth weapon
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Lamotrek, Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950s to 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; White cheek shark (Carcharhinus dussimieri) teeth; Plant fiber cordage; Metal: Copper wire
Description Small hand-held “knuckles” weapon comprising twenty small shark teeth aligned in a double row and sandwiched between two peeled twigs that are bent into an elongated “O” shape; Section holding the teeth is loosely wrapped with copper wire, with the remaining surface area of the twigs is wrapped with heavy 2-ply plant fiber cordage: Teeth appear to still be attached to some muscle tissue.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.5, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 10.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0448-0017   CAS 0448-0017; Belt
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Belt
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Eurapik, Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell; Coconut fiber rope
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.1, Length = 101.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0448-0018A-H   CAS 0448-0018A-H; Outrigger canoe model with sail and oars / paddles
Category Carvings; Watercraft
Object Name Outrigger canoe model with sail and oars / paddles
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Paint; Plant fiber cordage
Description Model of outrigger canoe.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 27.0, Width = ca. 38.5, Length = 91.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0448-0019   CAS 0448-0019; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Outer Yap Islands, Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hibiscus fiber; Dye
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 48.0, Length = 160.5 (without fringe)
Catalog Number CAS 0448-0020   CAS 0448-0020; Adze
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Ulithi, Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Shell (Tridacna sp.); Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 19.0, Thickness = 3.3, Length = 37.5
Catalog Number CAS 0458-0001   CAS 0458-0001; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Salt Pond, Hanapepe
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.8, Thickness = 0.1, Length = 1.2
Catalog Number CAS 0458-0002   CAS 0458-0002; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Salt Pond, Hanapepe
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.8, Thickness = 0.1, Length = 1.3
Catalog Number CAS 0458-0003   CAS 0458-0003; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Hanapepe Valley #25 Shelter
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.0, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 1.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0004   CAS 0458-0004; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Salt Pond, Hanapepe
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.0, Thickness = 0.1, Length = 1.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0005   CAS 0458-0005; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Salt Pond, Hanapepe
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.2, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 2.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0006   CAS 0458-0006; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Hanapepe Bay Shelter
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.3, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 2.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0007   CAS 0458-0007; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Kaaweiki Shelter
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.0, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 1.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0008   CAS 0458-0008; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Waimea Dairy Beach
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.9, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 1.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0009   CAS 0458-0009; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Haeleele Shelter
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.1, Thickness = 0.1, Length = 1.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0010   CAS 0458-0010; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Salt Pond, Hanapepe
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.9, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 1.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0011   CAS 0458-0011; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Kaaweiki Shelter
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.1, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 2.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0012   CAS 0458-0012; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Kaaweiki Shelter
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.9, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 2.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0013   CAS 0458-0013; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Hanapepe Bay Shelter
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.0, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 1.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0014   CAS 0458-0014; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Nualolokai Shelter
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.9, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 1.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0015   CAS 0458-0015; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Kaaweiki Shelter
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.2, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 2.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0016   CAS 0458-0016; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Salt Pond, Hanapepe
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.1, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 1.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0017   CAS 0458-0017; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Salt Pond, Hanapepe
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.1, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 2.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0018   CAS 0458-0018; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Salt Pond, Hanapepe
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.5, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 2.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0019   CAS 0458-0019; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Salt Pond, Hanapepe
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.5, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 2.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0020   CAS 0458-0020; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Hanapepe Bay Shelter
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.1, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 2.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0021   CAS 0458-0021; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Salt Pond, Hanapepe
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.3, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 2.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0022   CAS 0458-0022; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Salt Pond, Hanapepe
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.5, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 2.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0023   CAS 0458-0023; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Haeleele Shelter
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.2, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 2.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0024   CAS 0458-0024; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Kaaweiki Shelter
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.2, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 3.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0025   CAS 0458-0025; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Salt Pond, Hanapepe
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.4, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 2.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0026   CAS 0458-0026; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Salt Pond, Hanapepe
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description One piece J-shaped fish hook with small knob at proximal end for line attachment and inward curving, tapered distal end.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.2, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 2.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0027   CAS 0458-0027; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.8, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 2.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0028   CAS 0458-0028; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Kaaweiki Shelter
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.5, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 3.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0029   CAS 0458-0029; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Kaaweiki Shelter
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. late 19th century
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell: Abalone (Haliotis sp.) (?)
Description One-piece J-shaped fish hook cut from a piece of shell; Distal end tapers to a blunt point, while proximal end tapers slightly and then expands just at the tip, leaving a small extension for securing fishing line; All cut edges are highly polished.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.7, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 3.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0030   CAS 0458-0030; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County Unknown
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Kaaweiki Shelter
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description Small and very delicate J-shaped hook carved from a piece of bone; Entire hook is round in cross-section; Long, pronounced downward-pointing barb extends from hook’s shaft, pointing into the curved point; Distal end tapers to a very sharp point and includes a very small barb on the interior edge just below the actual distal point.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.5, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 3.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0031   CAS 0458-0031; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Kaaweiki Shelter
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.3, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 3.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0032   CAS 0458-0032; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.4, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 2.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0033   CAS 0458-0033; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Kaaweiki Shelter
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.1, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 3.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0034   CAS 0458-0034; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Salt Pond, Hanapepe
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. late 19th century
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell: Abalone (Haliotis sp.) (?)
Description One-piece J-shaped fish hook cut from a piece of shell; Distal end tapers to a blunt point, while proximal end tapers slightly and then expands just at the tip, leaving a small extension for securing fishing line; All cut edges are highly polished.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.6, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 2.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0035   CAS 0458-0035; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Salt Pond, Hanapepe
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.5, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 2.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0036   CAS 0458-0036; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County Unknown
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Salt Pond, Hanapepe
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell: Gold-lipped pearl oyster (Pinctada maxima)
Description Small J-shaped fish hook carved from a piece of abalone shell; Dorsal and ventral faces of hook are somewhat flattened, with slightly rounded edges; The straight shaft curves sharply and widely, tapering to a sharp, inward-pointing distal end; Very small barb at proximal end may have aided in attaching hook to a line, or may indicate that hook was originally perforated and is now missing nearly all of its proximal end.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.2, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 3.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0037   CAS 0458-0037; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Kaaweiki Shelter
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.1, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 4.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0038   CAS 0458-0038; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County Unknown
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Salt Pond, Hanapepe
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description J-shaped fishing hook carved from a single piece of bone; Straight-sided shaft curves upward sharply, tapering to a sharp distal point that curves back toward the shaft; Small lateral barb is carved along outside bottom edge of hook; Small lateral notch is carved just below proximal end to allow for tying hook to line.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.9, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 3.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0039   CAS 0458-0039; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Wood; Bone; Cordage
Description Two piece fish hook consisting of straight, cylindrical wooden shank (with small knob for line attachment at proximal end) and curved unperforated bone hook tied to end of shank with native (?) cordage.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.1, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 4.7
Catalog Number CAS 0458-0040   CAS 0458-0040; Octopus hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Octopus hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County Unknown
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Kaaweiki Shelter
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1250-1650
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description Hook for catching octopus, carved from a single length of bone; Elongated shaft is slight curved, tapering to a sharp point at the distal end; Proximal end is slightly flared; All surfaces have been ground smooth; For use, this hook would probably have been attached to a large shell and a stone counterweight -- see CAS 0458-0466 or CAS 0143-0525 for complete examples.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.9, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 6.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0041   CAS 0458-0041; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1250-1650
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.9, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 3.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0042   CAS 0458-0042; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Salt Pond, Hanapepe
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1250-1650
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.4, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 2.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0043   CAS 0458-0043; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1250-1650
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.4, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 2.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0044   CAS 0458-0044; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Kaaweiki
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.5, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 2.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0045   CAS 0458-0045; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Salt Pond, Hanapepe
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.8, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 1.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0046   CAS 0458-0046; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Salt Pond, Hanapepe
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.7, Thickness = 0.1, Length = 1.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0047   CAS 0458-0047; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Salt Pond, Hanapepe
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.6, Thickness = 0.1, Length = 1.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0048   CAS 0458-0048; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.9, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 1.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0049   CAS 0458-0049; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.9, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 1.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0050   CAS 0458-0050; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.9, Thickness = 0.1, Length = 1.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0051   CAS 0458-0051; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.7, Thickness = 0.1, Length = 1.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0052   CAS 0458-0052; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.0, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 2.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0053   CAS 0458-0053; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.1, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 2.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0054   CAS 0458-0054; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Salt Pond, Hanapepe
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.0, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 1.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0055   CAS 0458-0055; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Salt Pond, Hanapepe
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.4, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 2.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0056   CAS 0458-0056; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.3, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 2.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0057   CAS 0458-0057; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.8, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 2.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0058   CAS 0458-0058; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Kaaweiki Shelter
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.9, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 3.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0059   CAS 0458-0059; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.5, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 2.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0060   CAS 0458-0060; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.7, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 2.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0061   CAS 0458-0061; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.3, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 2.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0062   CAS 0458-0062; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.1, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 2.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0063   CAS 0458-0063; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Kaaweiki Shelter
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1500-1650
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone (human?)
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.1, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 4.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0064   CAS 0458-0064; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1500-1650
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.4, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 4.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0065   CAS 0458-0065; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1500-1650
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone (human?)
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.5, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 6.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0066   CAS 0458-0066; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Salt Pond, Hanapepe
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1500-1650
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone (human?)
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.4, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 4.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0067   CAS 0458-0067; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.1, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 3.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0068   CAS 0458-0068; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Kaaweiki
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1650
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.7, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 2.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0069   CAS 0458-0069; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1650
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.7, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 3.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0070   CAS 0458-0070; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Haeleele Shelter
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1650
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.8, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 5.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0071   CAS 0458-0071; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1650
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.2, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 3.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0072   CAS 0458-0072; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Haeleele Shelter
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1650
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.7, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 3.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0073   CAS 0458-0073; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Kaaweiki Shelter
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.3, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 7.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0074   CAS 0458-0074; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Haeleele Shelter
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.1, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 7.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0075   CAS 0458-0075; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.8, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 3.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0076   CAS 0458-0076; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.8, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 3.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0077   CAS 0458-0077; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.0, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 6.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0078   CAS 0458-0078; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Haeleele Shelter
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.2, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 4.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0079   CAS 0458-0079; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.7, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 4.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0080   CAS 0458-0080; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.2, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 4.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0081   CAS 0458-0081; Fish hook blank
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook blank
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.5, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 3.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0082   CAS 0458-0082; Fish hook blank
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook blank
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.1, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 3.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0083   CAS 0458-0083; Fish hook blank
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook blank
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Kaaweiki
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.5, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 2.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0084   CAS 0458-0084; Fish hook blank
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook blank
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.1, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 3.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0085   CAS 0458-0085; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.6, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 2.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0086   CAS 0458-0086; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.9, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 2.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0087   CAS 0458-0087; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.4, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 2.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0088   CAS 0458-0088; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.5, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 2.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0089   CAS 0458-0089; Fish hook blank
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook blank
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Salt Pond, Hanapepe
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.3, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 1.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0090   CAS 0458-0090; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.8, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 1.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0091   CAS 0458-0091; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Salt Pond, Hanapepe
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.3, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 2.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0092   CAS 0458-0092; Fish hook fragment
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook fragment
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Salt Pond, Hanapepe
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.1, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 1.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0093   CAS 0458-0093; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.2, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 2.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0094   CAS 0458-0094; Octopus lure toggle
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Octopus lure toggle
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Kaaweiki
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.3, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 2.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0095   CAS 0458-0095; Fish hook blank
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook blank
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.3, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 3.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0096   CAS 0458-0096; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.1, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 2.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0097   CAS 0458-0097; Fish hook fragment
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook fragment
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.8, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 2.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0098   CAS 0458-0098; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Kaaweiki
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.4, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 2.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0099   CAS 0458-0099; Fish hook blank
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook blank
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Kaaweiki
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.7, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 4.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0100   CAS 0458-0100; Fish hook blank
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook blank
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.5, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 2.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0101   CAS 0458-0101; Octopus lure toggle
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Octopus lure toggle
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Kaaweiki
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.9, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 2.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0102   CAS 0458-0102; Fish hook blank
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook blank
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.3, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 2.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0103   CAS 0458-0103; Fish hook blank
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook blank
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Salt Pond, Hanapepe
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.6, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 2.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0104   CAS 0458-0104; Fish hook blank
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook blank
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Kaaweiki Shelter
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.6, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 3.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0105   CAS 0458-0105; Fish hook blank
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook blank
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.4, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 2.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0106   CAS 0458-0106; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.4, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 2.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0107   CAS 0458-0107; Fish hook blank
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook blank
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Salt Pond, Hanapepe
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.7, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 2.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0108   CAS 0458-0108; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.7, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 2.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0109   CAS 0458-0109; Fish hook blank
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook blank
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Waimea Dairy Beach
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.7, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 1.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0110   CAS 0458-0110; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Salt Pond, Hanapepe
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. late 19th century
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell: Abalone (Haliotis sp.) (?)
Description J-shaped fishing hook carved from a single piece of shell; Distal end tapers to a blunt point, while proximal end tapers slightly and then expands just at the tip, leaving a small extension for securing fishing line; All cut edges are highly polished.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.0, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 3.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0111   CAS 0458-0111; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Metal
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.5, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 3.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0112   CAS 0458-0112; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Sea turtlee shell (tortoiseshell)
Description J-shaped fishing hook carved from a single piece of turtle shell; Small lateral knob near proximal end for line attachment and short expanded barb at distal end.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.6, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 4.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0113   CAS 0458-0113; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Salt Pond, Hanapepe
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.1, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 1.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0114   CAS 0458-0114; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.5, Thickness = 0.1, Length = 1.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0115   CAS 0458-0115; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Metal
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.1, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 3.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0116   CAS 0458-0116; Fishing lure
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fishing lure
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell: Gold-lipped pearl oyster (Pinctada maxima)
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.1, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 7.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0117   CAS 0458-0117; Fishing lure
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fishing lure
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell: Abalone (Haliotis sp.)
Description Fish lure for catching bonito in the form of an elongated, somewhat flat piece of abalone shell that has been cut to shape.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.3, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 6.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0118   CAS 0458-0118; Fishing lure
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fishing lure
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Kaaweiki Shelter
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 19th century
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell: Gold-lipped pearl oyster (Pinctada maxima)
Description Fish lure for catching bonito in the form of an elongated, somewhat flat piece of pearl oyster shell that has been cut to shape; One end is rounded while the opposite end tapers to a blunt point; All cut edges have been ground smooth; There is no perforation for attaching lure to a fishing line, suggesting this may be an unfinished blank.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.1, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 5.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0119   CAS 0458-0119; Fishing lure
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fishing lure
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. late 19th century
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell: Gold-lipped pearl oyster (Pinctada maxima)
Description Fishing lure for catching bonito, in the form of an elongated piece of shell that has been cut from a larger pearl oyster shell and has a squared off lower end and tapers to a point on its upper end; Lateral edges have been carefully shaped and ground smooth; Single hole has been drilled through upper end to provide for attaching lure to a fishing line. NOTE: Original accession entry describes this as a bonito lure, but it is more likely only the shaft to a lure and is lacking an attached hook. (See CAS 0458-0120 for a completed example.)
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.2, Thickness = 1.4, Length = 10.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0121   CAS 0458-0121; Fishing sinker
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fishing sinker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Kaaweiki Shelter
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description Ovoid, hemispherical sinker stone, pecked and ground to shape; Very shallow and very narrow longitudinal groove is pecked across upper surface only for hafting sinker to shank; Color is dark rust brown.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.6, Thickness = 3.9, Length = 7.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0122   CAS 0458-0122; Octopus lure sinker
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Octopus lure sinker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Salt Pond, Hanapepe
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.1, Thickness = 3.1, Length = 5.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0123   CAS 0458-0123; Fishing sinker
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fishing sinker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 7.3, Thickness = 5.2, Length = 10.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0124   CAS 0458-0124; Fishing sinker
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fishing sinker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.2, Thickness = 3.4, Length = 8.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0125   CAS 0458-0125; Fishing sinker
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fishing sinker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description Ovoid, hemispherical sinker stone, pecked and ground to shape; Shallow longitudinal groove pecked into upper surface only for hafting sinker to shank; Color is brown with white shell inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.9, Thickness = 3.5, Length = 6.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0126   CAS 0458-0126; Fishing sinker
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fishing sinker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.1, Thickness = 4.6, Length = 7.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0127   CAS 0458-0127; Fishing sinker
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fishing sinker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.3, Thickness = 4.6, Length = 8.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0128   CAS 0458-0128; Fishing sinker
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fishing sinker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.2, Thickness = 4.7, Length = 9.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0129   CAS 0458-0129; Octopus lure sinker
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Octopus lure sinker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Salt Pond, Hanapepe
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.6, Thickness = 3.1, Length = 6.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0130   CAS 0458-0130; Fishing sinker
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fishing sinker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.9, Thickness = 3.3, Length = 7.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0131   CAS 0458-0131; Octopus lure sinker
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Octopus lure sinker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Coral
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.8, Thickness = 5.5, Length = 9.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0132   CAS 0458-0132; Fishing sinker
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fishing sinker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Coral
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.2, Thickness = 5.7, Length = 9.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0133   CAS 0458-0133; Fishing sinker
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fishing sinker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.3, Thickness = 3.7, Length = 8.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0134   CAS 0458-0134; Fishing sinker
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fishing sinker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.8, Thickness = 5.1, Length = 9.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0135   CAS 0458-0135; Octopus lure sinker
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Octopus lure sinker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.5, Thickness = 1.8, Length = 3.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0136   CAS 0458-0136; Octopus lure sinker
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Octopus lure sinker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Coral
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.9, Thickness = 22.3, Length = 6.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0137   CAS 0458-0137; Fishing sinker
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fishing sinker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description Small ovoid sinker stone pecked and ground to shape; Shallow longitudinal groove pecked completely around center of sinker for hafting to fishing line; Color is light gray.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.5, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 2.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0138   CAS 0458-0138; Awl
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Awl
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.9, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 4.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0139   CAS 0458-0139; Octopus lure sinker
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Octopus lure sinker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Coral
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.3, Thickness = 3.0, Length = 3.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0140   CAS 0458-0140; Octopus lure sinker
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Octopus lure sinker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Hanapepe Valley (Mauka)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.4, Thickness = 2.0, Length = 4.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0141   CAS 0458-0141; Octopus lure sinker
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Octopus lure sinker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Hanapepe Valley (Mauka)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description Ovoid, hemispherical sinker stone pecked and ground to shape; Shallow longitudinal groove is pecked around entire sinker (very shallow on flat face) for hafting to shank; Color is beige.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.3, Thickness = 4.8, Length = 9.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0142   CAS 0458-0142; Fishing sinker
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fishing sinker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Hanapepe Valley (Mauka)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.1, Thickness = 4.2, Length = 8.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0143   CAS 0458-0143; Sinker
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Sinker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Hanapepe Valley (Mauka)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.5, Thickness = 2.3, Length = 5.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0144   CAS 0458-0144; Octopus lure sinker
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Octopus lure sinker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.6, Thickness = 2.1, Length = 4.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0145   CAS 0458-0145; Octopus lure sinker
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Octopus lure sinker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 3.3, Length = 6.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0146   CAS 0458-0146; Stone implement
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Stone implement
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone: lava
Description Stone implement in the form of an irregular half sphere, convex on the dorsal surface, very flat on the ventral face.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 8.5, Max Diam = 13.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0147   CAS 0458-0147; Fishing sinker
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fishing sinker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Near Coco Palms Resort, Wailua
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone: basalt
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 9.3, Thickness = 6.2, Length = 14.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0148   CAS 0458-0148; Fishing sinker
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fishing sinker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone: basalt
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 7.7, Thickness = 6.5, Length = 12.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0149   CAS 0458-0149; Pestle
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Pestle
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 6.8, Length = 13.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0150   CAS 0458-0150; Fishing sinker
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fishing sinker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.0, Thickness = 4.6, Length = 9.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0151   CAS 0458-0151; Net weight
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Net weight
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 9.1, Length = 12.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0152   CAS 0458-0152; Fishing sinker
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fishing sinker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Coral
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.1, Thickness = 4.5, Length = 8.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0153   CAS 0458-0153; Fishing sinker
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fishing sinker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Hanapepe Valley (Mauka)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone: basalt
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.8, Thickness = 6.0, Length = 8.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0154   CAS 0458-0154; Fishing sinker
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fishing sinker
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Hikimoe Valley
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 8.0, Thickness = 5.0, Length = 9.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0155   CAS 0458-0155; Poi pounder
Category Culinary Items; Tools & Implements
Object Name Poi pounder
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone: basalt
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.6, Max Diam = 15.3
Catalog Number CAS 0458-0156   CAS 0458-0156; Sinker (?)
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Sinker (?)
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone: basalt
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 11.4, Length = 39.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0157   CAS 0458-0157; Awl
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Awl
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.0, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 5.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0158   CAS 0458-0158; Awl
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Awl
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.2, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 6.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0159   CAS 0458-0159; Awl
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Awl
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.9, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 5.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0160   CAS 0458-0160; Awl
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Awl
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Haeleele Shelter
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.6, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 9.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0161   CAS 0458-0161; Awl
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Awl
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Salt Pond, Hanapepe
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.3, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 8.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0162   CAS 0458-0162; Awl
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Awl
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.2, Thickness = 1.6, Length = 8.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0163   CAS 0458-0163; Awl
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Awl
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.5, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 8.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0164   CAS 0458-0164; Awl
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Awl
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.0, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 6.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0165   CAS 0458-0165; Awl
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Awl
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.4, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 8.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0166   CAS 0458-0166; Awl
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Awl
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.2, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 5.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0167   CAS 0458-0167; Awl
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Awl
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.2, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 6.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0168   CAS 0458-0168; Awl
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Awl
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.9, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 8.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0169   CAS 0458-0169; Awl
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Awl
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.0, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 7.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0170   CAS 0458-0170; Awl
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Awl
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.0, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 5.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0171   CAS 0458-0171; Awl
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Awl
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.1, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 4.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0172   CAS 0458-0172; Awl
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Awl
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.8, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 6.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0173   CAS 0458-0173; Awl
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Awl
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Waimea Hula Cave
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.7, Thickness = 1.8, Length = 14.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0174   CAS 0458-0174; Awl
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Awl
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.9, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 11.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0175   CAS 0458-0175; Awl
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Awl
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.6, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 5.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0176   CAS 0458-0176; Awl
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Awl
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.5, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 7.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0177   CAS 0458-0177; Awl
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Awl
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Hanapepe Valley Shelter #2 (Makai)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.5, Length = 9.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0178   CAS 0458-0178; File
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name File
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Sea urchin spine
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.3, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 4.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0179   CAS 0458-0179; File
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name File
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Sea urchin spine
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.7, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 5.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0180   CAS 0458-0180; File
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name File
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Sea urchin spine
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.1, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 6.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0181   CAS 0458-0181; File
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name File
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Sea urchin spine
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.0, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 6.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0182   CAS 0458-0182; File
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name File
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Sea urchin spine
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.1, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 7.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0183   CAS 0458-0183; File
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name File
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Sea urchin spine
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.1, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 5.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0184   CAS 0458-0184; File
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name File
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Sea urchin spine
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.8, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 5.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0185   CAS 0458-0185; File
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name File
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Sea urchin spine
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.9, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 4.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0186   CAS 0458-0186; File
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name File
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Sea urchin spine
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.4, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 6.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0187   CAS 0458-0187; File
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name File
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Sea urchin spine
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.1, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 8.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0188   CAS 0458-0188; File
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name File
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Sea urchin spine
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.8, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 6.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0189   CAS 0458-0189; File
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name File
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Sea urchin spine
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.0, Length = 7.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0190   CAS 0458-0190; File
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name File
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Sea urchin spine
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.8, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 4.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0191   CAS 0458-0191; File
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name File
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Sea urchin spine
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.9, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 5.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0192   CAS 0458-0192; File
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name File
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Sea urchin spine
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.1, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 4.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0193   CAS 0458-0193; File
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name File
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Sea urchin spine
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.0, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 4.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0194   CAS 0458-0194; File
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name File
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Sea urchin spine
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.0, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 7.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0195   CAS 0458-0195; File
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name File
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Sea urchin spine
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.7, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 4.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0196   CAS 0458-0196; File
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name File
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Sea urchin spine
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.0, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 4.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0197   CAS 0458-0197; File
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name File
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Sea urchin spine
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.9, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 3.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0198   CAS 0458-0198; File
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name File
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Sea urchin spine
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.9, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 4.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0199   CAS 0458-0199; File
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name File
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Sea urchin spine
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.8, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 8.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0200   CAS 0458-0200; File
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name File
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Sea urchin spine
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.9, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 4.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0201   CAS 0458-0201; File
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name File
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Sea urchin spine
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.0, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 5.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0202   CAS 0458-0202; Bone tool
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Bone tool
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone: fish vertebra
Description
Dimensions (cm) Depth = ca. 3.8, Max Diam = 2.4, Length = 6.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0203   CAS 0458-0203; File
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name File
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Sea urchin spine
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.9, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 6.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0204   CAS 0458-0204; Stone tool
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Stone tool
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.1, Thickness = 1.3, Length = 7.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0205   CAS 0458-0205; Stone tool
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Stone tool
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.2, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 5.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0206   CAS 0458-0206; Stone tool
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Stone tool
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 11.5, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 6.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0207   CAS 0458-0207; Stone tool
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Stone tool
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.6, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 6.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0208   CAS 0458-0208; Stone tool
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Stone tool
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.2, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 5.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0209   CAS 0458-0209; Stone tool
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Stone tool
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.4, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 8.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0210   CAS 0458-0210; Stone tool
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Stone tool
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.2, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 4.2
Catalog Number CAS 0458-0211   CAS 0458-0211; Stone tool
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Stone tool
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.5, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 7.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0212   CAS 0458-0212; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Waimea Canyon Rim below Puu Ka Pele
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.6, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 4.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0213   CAS 0458-0213; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description Small trapezoidal adze blade, pecked and ground smooth on all surfaces; Cutting edge is unifacially thinned and is very straight.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.8, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 2.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0214   CAS 0458-0214; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.8, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 2.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0215   CAS 0458-0215; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Salt Pond, Hanapepe
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.3, Thickness = 1.8, Length = 5.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0216   CAS 0458-0216; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description Trapezoidal adze blade, chipped to overall shape and ground smooth on cutting edge (?), lateral edges, and face opposite cutting edge; Cutting edge face is only minimally ground smooth; Cutting edge is indeterminate; Proximal end is angled and squared off.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.1, Thickness = 3.0, Length = 13.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0217   CAS 0458-0217; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description Elongated, rectangular adze blade ground to overall shape and ground smooth on all surfaces; Straight cutting edge is unifacially beveled; Proximal end is squared off; Color is light gray.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.7, Thickness = 1.4, Length = 10.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0218   CAS 0458-0218; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.9, Thickness = 1.8, Length = 8.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0219   CAS 0458-0219; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.8, Thickness = 1.7, Length = 6.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0220   CAS 0458-0220; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.6, Thickness = 2.5, Length = 13.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0221   CAS 0458-0221; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.7, Thickness = 1.9, Length = 7.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0222   CAS 0458-0222; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.0, Thickness = 2.3, Length = 8.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0223   CAS 0458-0223; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Hanapepe Valley
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.7, Thickness = 1.8, Length = 7.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0224   CAS 0458-0224; Stone tool
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Stone tool
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Cave, Grove Farm pasture, Koloa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.9, Length = 5.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0225   CAS 0458-0225; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.1, Thickness = 1.8, Length = 5.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0226   CAS 0458-0226; Adze blade blank
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade blank
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.3, Thickness = 2.8, Length = 11.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0227   CAS 0458-0227; Adze blade blank
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade blank
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Hawaii; Mauna Kea
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.5, Thickness = 6.3, Length = 22.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0228   CAS 0458-0228; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.5, Thickness = 3.5, Length = 17.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0229   CAS 0458-0229; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Puu Opae, Kokee
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.8, Thickness = 5.6, Length = 25.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0230   CAS 0458-0230; Adze blade blank
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade blank
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.5, Thickness = 3.6, Length = 15.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0231   CAS 0458-0231; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.9, Thickness = 4.2, Length = 15.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0232   CAS 0458-0232; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 8.5, Thickness = 3.0, Length = 29.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0233   CAS 0458-0233; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.5, Depth = 5.6, Length = 19.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0234   CAS 0458-0234; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description Very large trapezoidal adze blade, chipped to overall shape and then ground smooth on all surfaces except hafting end (and only minimally on cutting edge face; Slightly convex cutting edge is unifacially beveled; Proximal end is angled.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 9.1, Depth = 7.1, Length = 32.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0235   CAS 0458-0235; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.2, Thickness = 5.7, Length = 25.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0236   CAS 0458-0236; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Hawaii
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 8.6, Thickness = 5.5, Length = 24.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0237   CAS 0458-0237; Stone implement
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Stone implement
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Haeleele Shelter
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description Stone implement in the form of a round disk, pecked and ground to overall shape; Both dorsal and ventral faces are ground into a plane, very flat on one side, nearly flat on the reverse.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 4.2, Max Diam = 13.7
Catalog Number CAS 0458-0238   CAS 0458-0238; Stone implement
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Stone implement
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.2, Thickness = 2.1, Length = 12.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0239   CAS 0458-0239; Polishing stone
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Polishing stone
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description Polishing stone in the form of a half sphere, convex on the dorsal surface, very flat on the ventral face; All surfaces are ground very smooth.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 4.2, Max Diam = 10.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0240   CAS 0458-0240; Stone implement
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Stone implement
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Haeleele Shelter
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description Stone implement in the form of a very flat, irregular rectangle, pecked and ground to overall shape.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 8.7, Thickness = 2.0, Length = 16.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0241   CAS 0458-0241; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.4, Thickness = 1.4, Length = 9.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0242   CAS 0458-0242; Coral tool
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Coral tool
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Coral
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.2, Thickness = 1.4, Length = 11.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0243   CAS 0458-0243; Stone implement
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Stone implement
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone: pumice
Description Stone implement in the form of an oval disk, pecked and ground to overall shape; Both dorsal and ventral faces are flattened.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.5, Thickness = 2.5, Length = 8.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0244   CAS 0458-0244; Sinker (?)
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Sinker (?)
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Coral?
Description Stone implement similar in shape to an octopus sinker, with flat bottom although lacking carved grooves.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.3, Thickness = 4.6, Length = 7.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0245   CAS 0458-0245; Stone implement
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Stone implement
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.2, Max Diam = 8.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0246   CAS 0458-0246; Coral implement
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Coral implement
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Coral
Description
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 3.8, Max Diam = 4.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0247   CAS 0458-0247; Coral tool
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Coral tool
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Coral
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.4, Thickness = 3.7, Length = 3.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0248   CAS 0458-0248; Coral tool
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Coral tool
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Coral
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.9, Thickness = 5.6, Length = 6.1
Catalog Number CAS 0458-0249   CAS 0458-0249; Coral implement
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Coral implement
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Coral
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.0, Thickness = 3.3, Length = 9.2
Catalog Number CAS 0458-0250   CAS 0458-0250; Coral tool
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Coral tool
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Coral
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.7, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 4.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0251   CAS 0458-0251; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Waimea Canyon Rim below Puu Ka Pele
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description Trapezoidal, tanged adze blade, chipped to shape and ground smooth on all faces; Straight cutting edge is unifacially beveled; Color is mottled brownish green.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.2, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 4.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0252   CAS 0458-0252; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.8, Thickness = 1.3, Length = 5.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0253   CAS 0458-0253; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.7, Thickness = 2.7, Length = 9.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0254   CAS 0458-0254; Shell tool
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Shell tool
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.7, Max Diam = 6.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0255   CAS 0458-0255; Shell tool
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Shell tool
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Haeleele Shelter
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.0, Max Diam = 5.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0256   CAS 0458-0256; Shell tool
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Shell tool
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.5, Max Diam = 6.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0257   CAS 0458-0257; Shell tool
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Shell tool
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.8, Max Diam = 8.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0258   CAS 0458-0258; Shell tool
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Shell tool
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.3, Max Diam = 6.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0259   CAS 0458-0259; Stone tool
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Stone tool
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Salt Pond, Hanapepe
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.6, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 11.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0260   CAS 0458-0260; Stone tool
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Stone tool
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.7, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 13.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0261   CAS 0458-0261; Knife
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Knife
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.0, Thickness = 2.2, Length = 16.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0262   CAS 0458-0262; Knife
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Knife
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Salt Pond, Hanapepe
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 1.3, Width = 4.3, Length = 12.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0263   CAS 0458-0263; Stone implement
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Stone implement
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description Stone implement in the form of an irregular oval, round, pecked and ground to overall shape; Both dorsal and ventral surfaces are flat with a slight depression in the center.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 3.2, Max Diam = 7.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0264   CAS 0458-0264; Stone implement
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Stone implement
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Hanapepe Valley (Mauka)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description Stone implement, round, pecked and ground to overall shape; Both dorsal and ventral surfaces are flat with a slight depression in the center.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 5.1, Max Diam = 8.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0265   CAS 0458-0265; Coral tool
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Coral tool
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Coral
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.2, Thickness = 1.5, Length = 4.3
Catalog Number CAS 0458-0266   CAS 0458-0266; Coral tool
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Coral tool
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Coral
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.9, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 4.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0267   CAS 0458-0267; Stone implement
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Stone implement
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description Stone implement in the form of an ellipse, pecked and ground to overall shape; Both dorsal and ventral surfaces are flat with a slight depression in the center.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 7.2, Thickness = 4.4, Length = 11.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0268   CAS 0458-0268; Stone implement
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Stone implement
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone: basalt
Description Stone implement in the form of a very thin, round disk, pecked and ground to overall shape.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 2.1, Max Diam = 8.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0269   CAS 0458-0269; Coral tool
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Coral tool
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Coral
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 7.2, Thickness = 33.4, Length = 9.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0270   CAS 0458-0270; Coral implement
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Coral implement
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Coral
Description
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 4.5, Max Diam = 7.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0271   CAS 0458-0271; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 71.0, Thickness = 0.9, Length = ca. 66.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0272   CAS 0458-0272; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 70.0, Thickness = 2.0, Length = ca. 73.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0273   CAS 0458-0273; Axe head
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Axe head
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone: lava
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 9.5, Thickness = 3.9, Length = 13.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0280   CAS 0458-0280; Mortar
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Mortar
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Hanapepe Valley Pump #3
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.6, Width = 12.5, Length = 13.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0281   CAS 0458-0281; Game implement
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Game implement
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description Gaming stone in the form of a round disk, pecked and ground to overall shape; Both dorsal and ventral surfaces are flat and all surfaces are ground very smooth.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 2.6, Max Diam = 7.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0282   CAS 0458-0282; Mirror
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Mirror
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.5, Max Diam = 4.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0283   CAS 0458-0283; Mirror
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Mirror
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone: basalt
Description Round mirror made from piece of basalt that has been cut and ground to flat disk and polished smooth on all surfaces; Hole has been biconically drilled near one edge so mirror can be strung on cordage and worn as pendant; When used, mirror's surface was made wet, thereby providing a reflective surface.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 7.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0284   CAS 0458-0284; Mirror
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Mirror
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 2.4, Max Diam = 7.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0285   CAS 0458-0285; Mortar
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Mortar
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.2, Width = 11.2, Length = 12.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0286   CAS 0458-0286; Mortar
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Mortar
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1800s
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone: vesicular basalt
Description Small round mortar that has been pecked and ground to overall compressed, hemispherical shape; Somewhat shallow, but perfectly rounded depression for grinding has been pecked and ground into upper surface of mortar; All surfaces have been ground smooth indicating extensive use of mortar, but original pocked surfaces of raw material are still visible overall; Color is very dark gray to black.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.6, Max Diam = 10.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0287   CAS 0458-0287; Mortar
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Mortar
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone: pumice
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.0, Width = 9.5, Length = 9.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0288   CAS 0458-0288; Mortar
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Mortar
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone: basalt
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.5, Max Diam = 10.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0289   CAS 0458-0289; Lamp
Category Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.7, Max Diam = 9.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0290   CAS 0458-0290; Lamp
Category Lamps
Object Name Lamp
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone: basalt
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.3, Max Diam = 9.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0291   CAS 0458-0291; Mortar
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Mortar
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone: basalt
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.1, Max Diam = 16.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0292   CAS 0458-0292; Canoe lamp
Category Lamps
Object Name Canoe lamp
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.8, Max Diam = 11.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0293   CAS 0458-0293; Fire stick
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fire stick
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Haeleele Shelter
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.9, Thickness = 2.0, Length = 15.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0294   CAS 0458-0294; Fire stick
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fire stick
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Hanapepe Valley Shelter (Mauka)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.5, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 11.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0295   CAS 0458-0295; Fire stick
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fire stick
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Haeleele Shelter
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.2, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 8.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0296   CAS 0458-0296; Fire stick
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fire stick
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.5, Thickness = 1.5, Length = 7.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0297   CAS 0458-0297; Fire stick
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fire stick
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.5, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 6.8
Catalog Number CAS 0458-0298   CAS 0458-0298; Pounder
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Pounder
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 7.0, Length = 12.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0299   CAS 0458-0299; Pounder
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Pounder
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 3.4, Length = 6.2
Catalog Number CAS 0458-0300   CAS 0458-0300; Pounder
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Pounder
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 7.3, Length = 10.0
Catalog Number CAS 0458-0301   CAS 0458-0301; Pestle
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Pestle
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone: basalt
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 7.6, Length = 22.8
Catalog Number CAS 0458-0302   CAS 0458-0302; Pounder
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Pounder
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Kapaa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 8.2, Length = 15.4
Catalog Number CAS 0458-0303   CAS 0458-0303; Pounder
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Pounder
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Salt Pond, Hanapepe
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 6.7, Length = 16.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0304   CAS 0458-0304; Pounder
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Pounder
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Hanapepe Valley Pump #2
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 5.5, Length = 11.3
Catalog Number CAS 0458-0305   CAS 0458-0305; Pounder
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Pounder
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 8.7, Length = 10.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0306   CAS 0458-0306; Poi pounder
Category Culinary Items; Tools & Implements
Object Name Poi pounder
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description Stirrup-style poi pounder chipped and pecked to shape from a single piece of stone and used for pounding of taro root in the preparation of poi. Some researchers think this type of tool, known only from Kauai, was not a poi pounder, but instead a weight used to hold down large kapa sheets when they were laid out to dry.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.5, Width = 16.3, Depth = 7.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0307   CAS 0458-0307; Poi pounder
Category Culinary Items; Tools & Implements
Object Name Poi pounder
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone: vesicular basalt
Description Stirrup-style poi pounder pecked and ground to shape from a single piece of stone and used for pounding of taro root in the preparation of poi; Flat pounding surface is ovoid in shape, and its sides rise up to form a doughnut-shaped handle; All surfaces are ground very smooth. Some researchers think this type of tool, known only from Kauai, was not a poi pounder, but instead a weight used to hold down large kapa sheets when they were laid out to dry.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.8, Width = 12.4, Thickness = 7.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0308   CAS 0458-0308; Poi pounder
Category Culinary Items; Tools & Implements
Object Name Poi pounder
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description Stirrup-style poi pounder chipped and pecked to shape from a single piece of stone and used for pounding of taro root in the preparation of poi. Some researchers think this type of tool, known only from Kauai, was not a poi pounder, but instead a weight used to hold down large kapa sheets when they were laid out to dry.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.3, Width = 13.3, Depth = 6.5
Catalog Number CAS 0458-0309   CAS 0458-0309; Poi pounder
Category Culinary Items; Tools & Implements
Object Name Poi pounder
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 22.7, Max Diam = 14.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0310   CAS 0458-0310; Poi pounder
Category Culinary Items; Tools & Implements
Object Name Poi pounder
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description Stirrup-style poi pounder chipped and pecked to shape from a single piece of stone and used for pounding of taro root in the preparation of poi. Some researchers think this type of tool, known only from Kauai, was not a poi pounder, but instead a weight used to hold down large kapa sheets when they were laid out to dry.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.6, Width = 14.3, Depth = 7.8
Catalog Number CAS 0458-0311   CAS 0458-0311; Poi pounder
Category Culinary Items; Tools & Implements
Object Name Poi pounder
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 19.3, Max Diam = 13.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0312   CAS 0458-0312; Poi pounder
Category Culinary Items; Tools & Implements
Object Name Poi pounder
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description Poi pounder, pecked and ground to shape; Convex pounding surface is round in shape and its side curve up gradually, forming a low, pronounced shoulder, above which they taper gradually as they rise to form a knobbed, phallic handle; Color is light gray.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 19.4, Max Diam = 14.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0313   CAS 0458-0313; Poi pounder
Category Culinary Items; Tools & Implements
Object Name Poi pounder
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Hanapepe Valley (Makai)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.0, Max Diam = 10.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0314   CAS 0458-0314; Poi pounder
Category Culinary Items; Tools & Implements
Object Name Poi pounder
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 22.5, Max Diam = 13.8
Catalog Number CAS 0458-0315   CAS 0458-0315; Poi pounder
Category Culinary Items; Tools & Implements
Object Name Poi pounder
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 22.3, Max Diam = 15.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0316   CAS 0458-0316; Poi pounder
Category Culinary Items; Tools & Implements
Object Name Poi pounder
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture late 19th to early 20th century
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description Cylindrical poi pounder with rounded expanded base and phallic -shaped knob at top; Surfaces have been pecked and ground to shape; Overall color is light gray.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.5, Max Diam = 11.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0317   CAS 0458-0317; Poi pounder
Category Culinary Items; Tools & Implements
Object Name Poi pounder
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.7, Max Diam = 11.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0318   CAS 0458-0318; Poi pounder
Category Culinary Items; Tools & Implements
Object Name Poi pounder
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.6, Max Diam = 10.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0319   CAS 0458-0319; Poi pounder
Category Culinary Items; Tools & Implements
Object Name Poi pounder
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.3, Max Diam = 9.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0320   CAS 0458-0320; Poi pounder
Category Culinary Items; Tools & Implements
Object Name Poi pounder
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.9, Width = 12.3, Depth = 8.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0321   CAS 0458-0321; Poi pounder
Category Culinary Items; Tools & Implements
Object Name Poi pounder
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.5, Width = 12.6, Depth = 10.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0322   CAS 0458-0322; Poi pounder
Category Culinary Items; Tools & Implements
Object Name Poi pounder
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.9, Width = 12.9, Depth = 9.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0323   CAS 0458-0323; Poi pounder
Category Culinary Items; Tools & Implements
Object Name Poi pounder
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.6, Width = 11.2, Depth = 8.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0324   CAS 0458-0324; Poi pounder
Category Culinary Items; Tools & Implements
Object Name Poi pounder
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.9, Width = 12.4, Depth = 8.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0325   CAS 0458-0325; Poi pounder
Category Culinary Items; Tools & Implements
Object Name Poi pounder
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.8, Width = 13.2, Depth = 8.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0326   CAS 0458-0326; Poi pounder
Category Culinary Items; Tools & Implements
Object Name Poi pounder
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.4, Width = 11.5, Depth = 7.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0328   CAS 0458-0328; Scraper fragment
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Scraper fragment
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Salt Pond, Hanapepe
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.4, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 3.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0329   CAS 0458-0329; Scraper fragment
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Scraper fragment
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Sand Dunes, Polihale
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.6, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 5.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0330   CAS 0458-0330; Scraper fragment
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Scraper fragment
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Salt Pond, Hanapepe
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.7, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 2.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0331   CAS 0458-0331; Scraper fragment
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Scraper fragment
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.2, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 5.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0332   CAS 0458-0332; Mortar
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Mortar
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.3, Width = 14.0, Length = 20.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0333   CAS 0458-0333; Lamp
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Lamp
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Wainiha
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone: vesicular basalt
Description Round stone lamp with carved sides; Bowl is pecked and ground to shape; Base is flat and sides rise vertically; Crouching human-like figure is carved on sides of bowl, suggesting figure is straddling mouth of bowl, grasping sides of bowl with both its arms and legs; Figure has no torso, but is carved as if its stomach were lying over the mouth of the bowl; Legs are bent at 90 degrees, with thighs parallel to bowl rim and lower legs pointing to base; Arms are fairly parallel to the rim and bent at the elbows so that the hands would be near the chin; Figure’s head is missing, but breakage point suggests it had extended out from the rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.2, Max Diam = 22.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0334   CAS 0458-0334; Mortar
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Mortar
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.0, Width = 14.0, Length = 23.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0335   CAS 0458-0335; Bowl
Category Carvings; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Wood
Description Shallow, round food bowl with rounded base and gently curving sides; Rim has been natively repaired in three places with wooden patches, cut and sanded to fit.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.5, Max Diam = 30.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0336   CAS 0458-0336; Bowl
Category Carvings; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.2, Max Diam = 24.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0337   CAS 0458-0337; Bowl
Category Vessels
Object Name Bowl
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Coconut shell
Description Deep round bowl from hollowed gourd.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.8, Rim Diam = 11.6, Max Diam = 16.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0338   CAS 0458-0338; Bowl
Category Carvings; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.1, Rim Diam = 14.7, Max Diam = 16.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0339   CAS 0458-0339; Bowl
Category Carvings; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.5, Rim Diam = 13.4, Max Diam = 16.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0340   CAS 0458-0340; Bowl
Category Carvings; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 19.7, Rim Diam = 11.6, Max Diam = 13.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0341   CAS 0458-0341; Bowl
Category Carvings; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Wood
Description Deep round bowl with flat base and curving sides that slope inward very slightly around the middle and then rise straight to the rim; Interior rim slopes outward very slightly.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.3, Rim Diam = 11.3, Max Diam = 12.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0342   CAS 0458-0342; Bowl
Category Carvings; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Wood
Description Round bowl with rounded bottom and native repair in center.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.8, Rim Diam = 21.8, Max Diam = 23.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0343   CAS 0458-0343; Canoe bailer
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Canoe bailer
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Gourd
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.1, Rim Diam = 17.5, Max Diam = 19.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0344   CAS 0458-0344; Bowl
Category Carvings; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Wood
Description Deep rounded bowl with numerous native repair pegs on exterior base; Chip on rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.5, Rim Diam = 26.8, Max Diam = 27.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0345   CAS 0458-0345; Bowl
Category Carvings; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Wood
Description Shallow oval-shaped bowl with three native repairs.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.0, Width = 36.6, Length = 58.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0346   CAS 0458-0346; Serving board
Category Carvings; Culinary Items
Object Name Serving board
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.5, Width = 28.0, Length = 81.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0347   CAS 0458-0347; Serving board
Category Carvings; Culinary Items
Object Name Serving board
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.2, Width = 2.9, Length = 68.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0348   CAS 0458-0348; Serving board
Category Carvings; Culinary Items
Object Name Serving board
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.3, Width = 27.0, Length = 109.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0349   CAS 0458-0349; Serving board
Category Carvings; Culinary Items
Object Name Serving board
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 11.0, Max Diam = 69.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0350   CAS 0458-0350; Serving board
Category Carvings; Culinary Items
Object Name Serving board
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.0, Width = 40.0, Length = 60.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0351   CAS 0458-0351; Food board
Category Carvings; Culinary Items
Object Name Food board
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Wood
Description Elongated oval shaped serving board carved from single piece of wood; Base is flat and exterior sides flare outward; Interior serving surface is concave but shallow; Corners are rounded; No surface decoration of any kind.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.2, Width = 54.3, Length = 184.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0352   CAS 0458-0352; Mortar
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Mortar
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.2, Max Diam = 21.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0353   CAS 0458-0353; Bait stick
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Bait stick
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 4.0, Length = 34.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0354   CAS 0458-0354; Bait stick
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Bait stick
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 3.5, Length = 60.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0355   CAS 0458-0355; Sling stone
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Sling stone
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Molokai
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone: basalt
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 4.9, Length = 6.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0356   CAS 0458-0356; Sling stone
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Sling stone
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Molokai
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 4.1, Length = 6.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0357   CAS 0458-0357; Sling stone
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Sling stone
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Molokai
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 4.0, Length = 9.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0358   CAS 0458-0358; Sling stone
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Sling stone
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Hanapepe Valley (Mauka)
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 5.3, Length = 7.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0359   CAS 0458-0359; Mace head
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Mace head
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 16.2, Thickness = 7.2, Length = 21.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0360   CAS 0458-0360; Bow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Bow
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.7, Thickness = 1.5, Length = 206.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0361   CAS 0458-0361; Spear
Category Weaponry
Object Name Spear
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 2.9, Length = 208.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0362   CAS 0458-0362; Spear
Category Weaponry
Object Name Spear
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 2.1, Length = 188.0
Catalog Number CAS 0458-0363   CAS 0458-0363; Kapa beater
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa beater
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Hawaii; Waipio Valley
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture mid 1800s to early 1900s
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.9, Thickness = 3.9, Length = 41.7
Catalog Number CAS 0458-0364   CAS 0458-0364; Kapa beater
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa beater
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County Unknown
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Waimea Valley
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture mid 1800s to early 1900s
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Wood
Description Elongated, rectangular, 4-sided kapa beater that is carved from a single piece of wood; Proximal end tapers gradually to form a plain, cylindrical handle; Each face of the beater is carved with a different geometric pattern; 2 faces have a pattern of small diamonds with a circle in each diamond; 1 face has a similar but slightly larger diamond and circle pattern; 4th face has pattern of rectangular cross-hatching.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.9, Thickness = 3.0, Length = 26.3
Catalog Number CAS 0458-0365   CAS 0458-0365; Kapa beater
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa beater
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County Unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture mid 1800s to early 1900s
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Wood
Description Rectangular, four-sided beater with short, tapered cylindrical handle, all carved from a single piece of dense wood; Each of the four faces is carved with a geometric pattern; Three faces have pattern of very shallow and closely spaced longitudinal grooves, and one of the three has additional cross-hatching lines across its mid-section; Fourth face has pattern of 5 deep and widely spaced longitudinal grooves; When mulberry bark is processed for kapa, it is initially beaten with the side of the beater with widely spaced grooves to initially break down the fibers.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.6, Thickness = 4.4, Length = 44.7
Catalog Number CAS 0458-0366   CAS 0458-0366; Kapa beater
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa beater
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County Unknown
Other Geographic Data Island: Maui; Kipahulu
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture mid 1800s to early 1900s
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Wood
Description Kapa beater carved from single piece of dense wood; Proximal end of beater comprises a cylindrical hand that gradually expands toward midsection, where it changes to a square shape in cross-section; Each of the four sides on the distal half of the beater has been carved with a series of straight parallel lines, varying in number, size, depth, and spacing between adjacent lines; Two of the faces have deep but widely spaced carved lines; A third face has shallow but widely spaced carved lines, and the fourth face has deep but closely spaced carved lines; When bark is processed for kapa, it is first beaten with the face bearing the widely spaced lines in order to initially break down the fibers, causing the bark sheet to spread out as much as possible.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.8, Thickness = 6.7, Length = 43.2
Catalog Number CAS 0458-0367   CAS 0458-0367; Kapa beater
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa beater
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture mid 1800s to early 1900s
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 5.5, Length = 35.1
Catalog Number CAS 0458-0368   CAS 0458-0368; Kapa beater
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kapa beater
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Hawaii; Waipio Valley
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture mid 1800s to early 1900s
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.2, Thickness = 4.2, Length = 40.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0369   CAS 0458-0369; Olona stretching board
Category Carvings; Tools & Implements
Object Name Olona stretching board
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 9.0, Thickness = 1.8, Length = 229.5
Catalog Number CAS 0458-0370   CAS 0458-0370; Spear point
Category Weaponry
Object Name Spear point
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.1, Length = 15.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0371   CAS 0458-0371; Stone exercise ball
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Stone exercise ball
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Hawaii
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone: basalt
Description Spherical stone exercise ball.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 21.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0372   CAS 0458-0372; Stone exercise ball
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Stone exercise ball
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Hawaii
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone: basalt
Description Spherical stone exercise ball.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 18.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0373   CAS 0458-0373; Stone exercise ball
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Stone exercise ball
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Hawaii
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone: basalt
Description Spherical stone exercise ball.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 15.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0374   CAS 0458-0374; Stone exercise ball
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Stone exercise ball
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Hawaii
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone: basalt
Description Spherical stone exercise ball.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 13.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0375   CAS 0458-0375; Stone exercise ball
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Stone exercise ball
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Hawaii
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone: basalt
Description Spherical stone exercise ball.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 12.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0376   CAS 0458-0376; Stone exercise ball
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Stone exercise ball
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Hawaii
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone: basalt
Description Spherical stone exercise ball.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 10.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0377   CAS 0458-0377; Game implement
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Game implement
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone: basalt
Description Gaming stone in the form of a round disk, pecked and ground to overall shape; Both dorsal and ventral surfaces are slightly convex and edges are rounded.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 5.6, Max Diam = 9.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0378   CAS 0458-0378; Game implement
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Game implement
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Ash flow tuff
Description
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 6.4, Max Diam = 12.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0379   CAS 0458-0379; Game implement
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Game implement
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description Gaming stone in the form of a round disk, pecked and ground to overall shape; Both dorsal and ventral surfaces are slightly convex and edges are rounded; All surfaces are ground smooth.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 5.3, Max Diam = 8.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0380   CAS 0458-0380; Game implement
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Game implement
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Kapaa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description Gaming stone in the form of a round disk, pecked and ground to overall shape; Both dorsal and ventral surfaces are slightly convex and edges are rounded; All surfaces are ground very smooth.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 4.2, Max Diam = 7.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0381   CAS 0458-0381; Game implement
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Game implement
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description Gaming stone in the form of a round disk, pecked and ground to overall shape; Both dorsal and ventral surfaces are slightly convex and edges are rounded.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 4.2, Max Diam = 7.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0382   CAS 0458-0382; Game implement
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Game implement
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description Gaming stone in the form of a round disk, pecked and ground to overall shape; Both dorsal and ventral surfaces are flat and all surfaces are ground very smooth.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 3.2, Max Diam = 6.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0383   CAS 0458-0383; Game implement
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Game implement
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description Gaming stone in the form of a round disk, pecked and ground to overall shape; Both dorsal and ventral surfaces are flat and edges are rounded.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 2.9, Max Diam = 4.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0384   CAS 0458-0384; Game implement
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Game implement
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description Gaming stone in the form of a round disk, pecked and ground to overall shape; Both dorsal and ventral surfaces are flat and edges are rounded; All surfaces are ground smooth.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 3.5, Max Diam = 6.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0385   CAS 0458-0385; Game implement
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Game implement
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description Gaming stone in the form of a round disk, pecked and ground to overall shape; Both dorsal and ventral surfaces are flat and edges are rounded; All surfaces are ground smooth.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 4.2, Max Diam = 6.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0386   CAS 0458-0386; Game implement
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Game implement
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description Gaming stone in the form of an irregular round disk, pecked and ground to overall shape; Both dorsal and ventral surfaces are flat and edges are rounded; All surfaces are ground smooth.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 3.6, Max Diam = 6.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0387   CAS 0458-0387; Game implement
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Game implement
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description Gaming stone in the form of a round disk, pecked and ground to overall shape; Both dorsal and ventral surfaces are slightly convex and all surfaces are ground very smooth.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 4.3, Max Diam = 7.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0388   CAS 0458-0388; Spear
Category Weaponry
Object Name Spear
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 3.5, Length = 296.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0389   CAS 0458-0389; Spear
Category Weaponry
Object Name Spear
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 4.0, Length = 326.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0390   CAS 0458-0390; Spear
Category Weaponry
Object Name Spear
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 4.0, Length = 326.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0391   CAS 0458-0391; Spear
Category Weaponry
Object Name Spear
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 4.3, Length = 350.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0392   CAS 0458-0392; Saw-file
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Saw-file
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Coral
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.4, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 4.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0393   CAS 0458-0393; Saw-file
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Saw-file
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Coral
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.3, Thickness = 1.6, Length = 6.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0394   CAS 0458-0394; Saw-file
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Saw-file
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Coral
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.4, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 6.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0395   CAS 0458-0395; Saw-file
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Saw-file
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Coral
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.4, Thickness = 1.5, Length = 7.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0396   CAS 0458-0396; Saw-file
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Saw-file
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Haeleele Shelter
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Coral
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.9, Thickness = 1.5, Length = 7.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0397   CAS 0458-0397; Saw-file
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Saw-file
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Coral
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.3, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 5.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0398   CAS 0458-0398; Saw-file
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Saw-file
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Coral
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.0, Thickness = 1.9, Length = 4.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0399   CAS 0458-0399; Saw-file
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Saw-file
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Coral
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.4, Thickness = 1.4, Length = 7.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0400   CAS 0458-0400; Saw-file
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Saw-file
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Coral
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.5, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 7.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0401   CAS 0458-0401; Saw-file
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Saw-file
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Coral
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.0, Thickness = 1.3, Length = 6.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0402   CAS 0458-0402; Saw-file
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Saw-file
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Coral
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.6, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 5.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0403   CAS 0458-0403; Saw-file
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Saw-file
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Coral
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.3, Thickness = 1.3, Length = 5.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0404   CAS 0458-0404; Polisher
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Polisher
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Hanapepe Valley Shelter #2 (Makai)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Coral
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.2, Thickness = 1.6, Length = 6.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0405   CAS 0458-0405; Scraper
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Scraper
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Hula Cave, Waimea Valley
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.6, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 8.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0406   CAS 0458-0406; Bracelet fragment
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bracelet fragment
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Hanapepe Valley Shelter
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Tooth
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.8, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 1.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0407   CAS 0458-0407; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.5, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 4.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0408   CAS 0458-0408; Fish hook shank
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook shank
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.8, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 4.5
Catalog Number CAS 0458-0409   CAS 0458-0409; Adze handle
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze handle
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.4, Depth = ca. 13.5, Length = 53.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0410   CAS 0458-0410; Adze blade holder
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade holder
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 6.1, Length = 24.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0411   CAS 0458-0411; Octopus lure
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Octopus lure
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell: cowrie (Cypraeidae)
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.8, Thickness = 3.6, Length = 7.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0412   CAS 0458-0412; Octopus lure
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Octopus lure
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell: cowrie (Cypraeidae)
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.1, Thickness = 3.2, Length = 6.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0413   CAS 0458-0413; Canoe brace
Category Watercraft
Object Name Canoe brace
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.0, Thickness = 5.1, Length = 28.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0414   CAS 0458-0414; Canoe oar / paddle
Category Watercraft
Object Name Canoe oar / paddle
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 30.0, Thickness = 4.0, Length = 149.0
Catalog Number CAS 0458-0415   CAS 0458-0415; Canoe anchor
Category Watercraft
Object Name Canoe anchor
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 18.5, Length = 37.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0416   CAS 0458-0416; Canoe anchor
Category Watercraft
Object Name Canoe anchor
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone: basalt
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 26.7, Length = 34.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0417   CAS 0458-0417; Canoe anchor
Category Watercraft
Object Name Canoe anchor
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone: basalt
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 26.7, Max Diam = 20.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0418   CAS 0458-0418; Musical bow
Category Musical Instruments
Object Name Musical bow
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.1, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 41.1
Catalog Number CAS 0458-0419   CAS 0458-0419; Drum
Category Musical Instruments
Object Name Drum
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Gourd; Native fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 53.4, Max Diam = 24.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0420   CAS 0458-0420; Stone carving (fish)
Category Carvings
Object Name Stone carving (fish)
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Hawaii
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone: vesicular basalt
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 19.0, Width = 11.4, Length = 48.9
Catalog Number CAS 0458-0421   CAS 0458-0421; Stone carving (human figure)
Category Carvings
Object Name Stone carving (human figure)
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Kealia Valley
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone: vesicular basalt
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 17.0, Depth = 12.0, Length = 36.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0422   CAS 0458-0422; Stick god
Category Carvings
Object Name Stick god
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Hawaii; Kona
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 7.0, Depth = 5.5, Length = 60.2
Catalog Number CAS 0458-0423   CAS 0458-0423; Stick god
Category Carvings
Object Name Stick god
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Hawaii; Kealakekua Bay, Kona
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.5, Depth = 2.5, Length = 32.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0424   CAS 0458-0424; Ornament (boar tooth)
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Ornament (boar tooth)
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Hanapepe Valley Shelter (Mauka)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Boar tooth
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.8, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 5.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0425   CAS 0458-0425; Ornament (boar tooth)
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Ornament (boar tooth)
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Hanapepe Valley (Mauka)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Boar tooth
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.2, Length = 3.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0426   CAS 0458-0426; Ornament (dog tooth)
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Ornament (dog tooth)
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Dog tooth
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.9, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 2.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0427   CAS 0458-0427; Ornament (dog tooth)
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Ornament (dog tooth)
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Dog tooth
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.1, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 3.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0428   CAS 0458-0428; Ornament (dog tooth)
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Ornament (dog tooth)
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Dog tooth
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.1, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 3.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0429   CAS 0458-0429; Ornament (dog tooth)
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Ornament (dog tooth)
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Dog tooth
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.3, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 3.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0430   CAS 0458-0430; Ornament (dog tooth)
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Ornament (dog tooth)
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Dog tooth
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.1, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 3.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0431   CAS 0458-0431; Ornament (dog tooth)
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Ornament (dog tooth)
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Dog tooth
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.9, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 3.0
Catalog Number CAS 0458-0432   CAS 0458-0432; Ornament (boar tooth)
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Ornament (boar tooth)
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Boar tooth
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.4, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 5.1
Catalog Number CAS 0458-0433   CAS 0458-0433; Ornament (dog tooth)
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Ornament (dog tooth)
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Dog tooth
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.1, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 3.7
Catalog Number CAS 0458-0434   CAS 0458-0434; Ornament (dog tooth)
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Ornament (dog tooth)
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Dog tooth
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.9, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 2.8
Catalog Number CAS 0458-0435   CAS 0458-0435; Ornament (boar tooth)
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Ornament (boar tooth)
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Boar tooth
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.8, Thickness = 1.3, Length = 7.5
Catalog Number CAS 0458-0436   CAS 0458-0436; Ornament (dog tooth)
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Ornament (dog tooth)
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Dog tooth
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.6, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 3.9
Catalog Number CAS 0458-0437   CAS 0458-0437; Ornament (dog tooth)
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Ornament (dog tooth)
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Dog tooth
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.1, Length = 3.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0438   CAS 0458-0438; Ornament
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Ornament
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.1, Length = 4.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0439   CAS 0458-0439; Pendant
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Pendant
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell
Description Lei niho palaoa pendant carved from shell.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.6, Thickness = 2.2, Length = 3.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0440   CAS 0458-0440; Pendant
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Pendant
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Coral
Description Lei niho palaoa pendant carved from coral.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.6, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 3.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0441   CAS 0458-0441; Pendant
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Pendant
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Tooth (walrus)
Description Lei niho palaoa pendant carved from walrus tooth.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.8, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 2.3
Catalog Number CAS 0458-0442   CAS 0458-0442; Necklace
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. late 1800s to early 1900s
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Ivory: sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) tooth; Glass beads; Nylon cordage
Description Single strand necklace of eighteen ovoid ivory beads of slightly different sizes, alternating with sixteen spherical, translucent pink glass beads, with a central curved ivory lei niho palaoa pendant; Strung on commercial multi-ply nylon cordage (a 20th century replacement), with ends knotted together so the necklace must be slipped over the wearer’s head.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.9, Thickness = 3.5, Length = 32.5
Catalog Number CAS 0458-0443   CAS 0458-0443; Necklace
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. late 1800s to early 1900s
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Ivory: sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) tooth; Commercial cotton string; Commercial ribbon
Description Single strand necklace of twenty-five 8-sided, barrel-shaped ivory beads and a central whale tooth tip pendant; All strung on commercial cotton string, with ends are each tied to a short length of commercial black ribbon which can be tied behind the wearer’s neck.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.6, Thickness = 2.1, Length = 31.5
Catalog Number CAS 0458-0444   CAS 0458-0444; Necklace
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County Unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1800s
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Human hair; Ivory: sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) tooth; Olona (Touchardia latifolia) fiber cordage; Cotton string
Description Necklace composed of large number (greater than 60 strands) of very finely braided human hair and a large central ivory lei niho palaoa pendant; Only small number of hair strands pass through pendant, with remainder doubled back on either left or right side and tied into bundle at top with native cordage (later augmented with cotton string); Necklaces of this type were worn only by individuals of royal lineage (both men and women) on ceremonial occasions as a symbol of power and influence, and also reportedly by [male] chiefs in battle; Such leis were frequently traded in the later 19th century; The pendant is carved in the shape of a tongue symbolizing the wearer’s oratory and leadership skills; According to Anthony JP Meyer (1995) necklaces of this type are made from a single length of 8-ply, square braided hair, with each section of the braid comprising 50 to 100 strands of hair each.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 14.0, Depth = ca. 6.2, Length = ca. 26.5
Catalog Number CAS 0458-0445   CAS 0458-0445; Necklace
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1820-1850
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Ivory: sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) tooth
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 2.0, Length = 45.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0446   CAS 0458-0446; Feather lei
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Feather lei
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Feathers (extinct o'o bird); Cotton string; Silk (?) ribbon
Description Lei composed mostly of black feathers with evenly spaced yellow feathers, all from the extinct o'o bird, and strung on cotton string (dyed blue?); Although both men and women could be skilled lei makers, feather leis were worn only by female nobility.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 17.0, Depth = ca. 2.0, Length = ca. 23.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0447   CAS 0458-0447; Feather lei
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Feather lei
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Feathers (white frigate bird, female, immature); Olona (coconut fiber cord)
Description Lei composed of white feathers taken from immature, female frigate birds, strung on coconut fiber cord; Although both men and women could be skilled lei makers, feather leis were worn only by female nobility.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 22.0, Depth = ca. 3.0, Length = ca. 30.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0448   CAS 0458-0448; Leg ornament / rattle
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Leg ornament / rattle
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Dog teeth; Cordage
Description Trapezoidal shaped wrap-around leg rattle composed of 17 rows of dogs' teeth, each tooth perforated and fastened to a foundation of woven cordage; The longest row includes 55 teeth (as of 04 January 1996; possibly had more originally) and it is estimated that entire rattle has over 800 teeth; Such leg rattles were worn by dancers.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 40.0, Thickness = 1.9, Length = 21.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0449   CAS 0458-0449; Helmet
Category Basketry
Object Name Helmet
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Plant fiber (ie ie)
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 23.0, Width = 15.3, Length = 34.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0451A,B   CAS 0458-0451A,B; Water gourd with stopper
Category Vessels
Object Name Water gourd with stopper
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County unknown
Other Geographic Data Island: Niihau
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid to late 1800s
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Gourd; Gastropod shell; Native cordage
Description A: Spherical gourd with short neck, the end of which has been removed; Exterior of gourd is etched with negative pattern of interlocking lines, framing series of vertical lines with pendant triangles; Net-like sling of native 2-ply coconut/sennit (?) cordage wrapped around gourd forms a carrying strap; B: Stopper is made from conical gastropod shell attached to carrying net by length of cordage threaded through small hole drilled near base of shell.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 24.1, Rim Diam = 2.3, Max Diam = 20.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0452   CAS 0458-0452; Bait cup
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Bait cup
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 3.9, Max Diam = 7.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0453   CAS 0458-0453; Bait cup
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Bait cup
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 4.7, Max Diam = 9.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0454   CAS 0458-0454; Bait cup
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Bait cup
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 4.6, Max Diam = 8.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0455A-F   CAS 0458-0455A-F; Cordage
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Cordage
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Plant fiber
Description 6 segments (may have been one piece originally) of varying length of braided cordage.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.8, Thickness = 0.3 to 0.5, Length = 21.0 to 88.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0456   CAS 0458-0456; Mirror
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Mirror
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.4, Max Diam = 2.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0457   CAS 0458-0457; Mirror
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Mirror
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.4, Max Diam = 2.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0458   CAS 0458-0458; Knife
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Knife
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.8, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 4.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0459   CAS 0458-0459; Fire stick
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fire stick
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Hikimoe Valley Shelter
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.6, Thickness = 1.8, Length = 27.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0460   CAS 0458-0460; Wooden implement
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Wooden implement
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Haeleele Shelter
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.8, Thickness = 3.1, Length = 24.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0461   CAS 0458-0461; Mortar
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Mortar
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 26.8, Width = 40.0, Length = 61.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0462   CAS 0458-0462; Canoe anchor
Category Watercraft
Object Name Canoe anchor
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 20.5, Length = 39.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0463   CAS 0458-0463; Canoe brace
Category Watercraft
Object Name Canoe brace
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 21.4, Thickness = 6.5, Length = 34.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0464   CAS 0458-0464; Octopus lure
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Octopus lure
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Haeleele Shelter
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell: cowrie (Cypraeidae)
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.4, Thickness = 4.7, Length = 10.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0465   CAS 0458-0465; Octopus lure
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Octopus lure
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell: cowrie (Cypraeidae)
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.5, Thickness = 4.1, Length = 8.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0466   CAS 0458-0466; Octopus lure
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Octopus lure
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County Unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell: cowrie (Cypraeidae); Stone; Wood; Bone; String
Description Octopus lure consisting of large cowrie shell (unmodified except for small hole made at either end to facilitate hafting) and hemispherical, grooved sinker stone, both hafted back-to-back to central wooden shank with 3-ply string; Wooden shank extends above and below both the cowrie shell and the stone sinker stone, and a sharp tapered bone hook is tied to lower end of shank with string.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.6, Thickness = 7.2, Length = 15.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0467   CAS 0458-0467; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Nualolo Kai
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell: Gold-lipped pearl oyster (Pinctada maxima)
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.2, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 3.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0468   CAS 0458-0468; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Shell: Gold-lipped pearl oyster (Pinctada maxima)
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.5, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 2.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0469   CAS 0458-0469; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 750-1250
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.8, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 4.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0470   CAS 0458-0470; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 750-1250
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.9, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 5.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0471   CAS 0458-0471; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Salt Pond, Hanapepe
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 750-1250
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bone: fish vertebra
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.3, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 2.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0472   CAS 0458-0472; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai; Kaaweiki Shelter
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 750-1250
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bird bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.7, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 3.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0474   CAS 0458-0474; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone: phonolite
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.3, Thickness = 5.4, Length = 27.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0475   CAS 0458-0475; Adze blade blank
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade blank
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone: phonolite
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.7, Thickness = 4.9, Length = 16.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0476   CAS 0458-0476; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone: phonolite
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 8.7, Thickness = 7.8, Length = 32.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0477   CAS 0458-0477; Polishing stone
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Polishing stone
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone: basalt
Description Polishing stone in the form of a disk, flattened on both dorsal and ventral surfaces; Edges are rounded; All surfaces are ground very smooth.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 5.8, Max Diam = 10.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0478   CAS 0458-0478; Pestle
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Pestle
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone: basalt
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 5.8, Length = 11.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0479   CAS 0458-0479; Mortar
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Mortar
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone: basalt
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.2, Width = 24.9, Length = 31.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0480   CAS 0458-0480; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Stone: phonolite
Description Adze blade; "Kalakana Hawaii" written on surface ["Kalakana" is a variant spelling of "Kalakaua"; David Kalakaua was the last king of Hawaii (ruled 1874-1891)].
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.2, Thickness = 4.4, Length = 22.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0481   CAS 0458-0481; Twine
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Twine
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Root fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.5, Length = 2768.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0482   CAS 0458-0482; Shark tooth weapon
Category Weaponry
Object Name Shark tooth weapon
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Wood; Oceanic white tip shark (Carcharhinus longimanus) teeth; Plant fiber cordage
Description Hand-held weapon comprised of a flat oval wooden spatulate shaft with short elongated cylindrical handle; Shallow groove is carved along edge of wooden shaft, into which are positioned nineteen shark teeth, at least some of which stare still joined together with muscle tissue; Each tooth is drilled through its center and lashed to the wooden shaft with native cordage that is threaded through the hole in each tooth and through a series of small holes drilled along the edge of the wooden shaft; Vestige of native cordage loops through proximal end of handle, presumably from a wrist loop; According to Meyer (1995), this type of weapon was used exclusively by chiefs and noble warriors in hand-to-hand combat.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 8.6, Length = 23.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0458-0483   CAS 0458-0483; Bait stick
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Bait stick
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Wood
Description Long cylindrical club-like implement whose distal end tapers abruptly and is rounded; Proximal end tapers gradually, culminating in a small knob for attaching to fishing line; Below point where shaft tapers, surface is actually four-sided, with each face carved with a series of shallow and closely spaced longitudinal grooves; For use, bait stick was rubbed with blood and then suspended in water to attract fish.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 7.3, Thickness = 7.0, Length = 82.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0460-0001   CAS 0460-0001; Blouse
Category Textiles
Object Name Blouse
Culture Micronesian: I-Kiribati
Global Region Oceania
Country Kiribati (Gilbert Islands)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Grasses; Coconut fiber (?)
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 58.0, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 50.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0460-0002   CAS 0460-0002; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Micronesian: I-Kiribati
Global Region Oceania
Country Kiribati (Gilbert Islands)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Grass: waterweed
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 87.0, Thickness = 2.2, Length = 47.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0460-0003   CAS 0460-0003; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Micronesian: I-Kiribati
Global Region Oceania
Country Kiribati (Gilbert Islands)
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 99.0, Length = 186.0
Catalog Number CAS 0461-0001   CAS 0461-0001; Carving (cult hook figure)
Category Carvings
Object Name Carving (cult hook figure)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Sepik River region
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells; Paint
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 114.0, Width = 4.0, Thickness = 3.5
Catalog Number CAS 0461-0002   CAS 0461-0002; Mask
Category Carvings; Ceremonial Items
Object Name Mask
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. East Sepik Province
County
Other Geographic Data Middle Sepik River
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells; Soot; Lime
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 45.5, Width = 22.0, Thickness = 3.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0468-0001   CAS 0468-0001; Carved figure (alligator)
Category Carvings
Object Name Carved figure (alligator)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Sepik River region
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Paint
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.5, Width = 5.9, Length = 127.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0001   CAS 0477-0001; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Micronesian: Marshallese
Global Region Oceania
Country Marshall Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Majuro Atoll
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Majuro; Village: Laura
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 27.8, Thickness = 2.5, Length = 32.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0002   CAS 0477-0002; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Micronesian: Marshallese
Global Region Oceania
Country Marshall Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Majuro Atoll
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Majuro; Village: Laura
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 26.0, Thickness = 2.3, Length = 36.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0003   CAS 0477-0003; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Micronesian: Marshallese
Global Region Oceania
Country Marshall Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Majuro Atoll
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Majuro; Village: Laura
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 24.2, Thickness = 2.4, Length = 34.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0004   CAS 0477-0004; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Micronesian: Marshallese
Global Region Oceania
Country Marshall Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Majuro Atoll
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Majuro; Village: Laura
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 25.0, Thickness = 2.4, Length = 36.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0005   CAS 0477-0005; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Fefen (of Chuuk (Truk) Lagoon), Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut leaf
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 27.7, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 39.2
Catalog Number CAS 0477-0006   CAS 0477-0006; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Fefen (of Chuuk (Truk) Lagoon), Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut leaf
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 21.2, Thickness = 1.7, Length = 36.4
Catalog Number CAS 0477-0007   CAS 0477-0007; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Fefen (of Chuuk (Truk) Lagoon), Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut leaf
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 25.7, Thickness = 2.3, Length = 47.3
Catalog Number CAS 0477-0008   CAS 0477-0008; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Fefen (of Chuuk (Truk) Lagoon), Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut leaf
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 22.5, Thickness = 2.2, Length = 34.0
Catalog Number CAS 0477-0009   CAS 0477-0009; Comb / hair ornament
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Comb / hair ornament
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1977
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mangrove wood
Description Hair comb worn by men.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.7, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 36.5
Catalog Number CAS 0477-0010   CAS 0477-0010; Comb / hair ornament
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Comb / hair ornament
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1977
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mangrove wood
Description Hair comb worn by men.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.4, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 39.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0011   CAS 0477-0011; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Hat
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Pohnpei (Ponape)
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Pohnpei (Ponape); Village: Kapingamarangi, Eastern Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus; Coconut sennit rope
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 20.2, Width = 22.5, Length = 37.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0012   CAS 0477-0012; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Hat
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Pohnpei (Ponape)
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Pohnpei (Ponape); Village: Kapingamarangi, Eastern Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus; Coconut sennit rope
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 24.4, Width = 23.1, Length = 40.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0013   CAS 0477-0013; Betel nut bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Betel nut bag
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut leaf
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 32.0, Thickness = 5.4, Length = 16.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0014   CAS 0477-0014; Basket
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut leaf
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 53.5, Thickness = 4.5, Length = 19.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0015   CAS 0477-0015; Bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Bag
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut leaf
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 49.4, Thickness = 3.1, Length = 20.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0016   CAS 0477-0016; Baby carrier
Category Basketry
Object Name Baby carrier
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut leaf; Pandanus fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 27.0, Thickness = 6.1, Length = 82.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0017   CAS 0477-0017; Pandanus leaf roll
Category Raw Materials
Object Name Pandanus leaf roll
Culture Micronesian: Marshallese
Global Region Oceania
Country Marshall Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Majuro Atoll
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Majuro
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus
Description
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 7.2, Max Diam = 32.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0018   CAS 0477-0018; Pandanus leaf roll
Category Raw Materials
Object Name Pandanus leaf roll
Culture Micronesian: Marshallese
Global Region Oceania
Country Marshall Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Majuro Atoll
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Majuro
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus
Description
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 6.1, Max Diam = 32.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0019   CAS 0477-0019; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Ulithi, Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus leaf
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 35.5, Length = 61.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0020   CAS 0477-0020; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Micronesian: Marshallese
Global Region Oceania
Country Marshall Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Majuro Atoll
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Majuro
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1977
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus leaves
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 67.0, Length = 76.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0021   CAS 0477-0021; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Micronesian: Marshallese
Global Region Oceania
Country Marshall Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Majuro Atoll
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Majuro; Namdrik Atoll
Maker's Name Matlina Swain (died ca. 2009)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1977
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus leaves, Dyed hibiscus fibers; Cotton (/) thread
Description Nearly square mat woven of narrow strips of pandanus and dyed hibiscus fibers and primarily in simple (1/1) plaiting technique, with variations of the plaiting sequence in the design bands; Center area of mat is plain and woven entirely of natural colored pandanus leaves; Interior decorative double-faced border (designs are same on both faces, but colors are reverse) frames all four edges of mat and is woven of natural colored pandanus leaves and dyed reddish brown hibiscus fibers; Outer border is woven entirely of natural colored pandanus leaves, partially overlaid with dyed black hibiscus fibers that form the design; Juncture between inner and outer borders is overlaid with narrow band on both faces woven of natural colored pandanus leaves, partially overlaid with dyed purple hibiscus fibers that form the design, the entire bands then sewn to the underlying mat with white thread.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 52.5, Length = 53.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0022   CAS 0477-0022; Foodstuff (taro)
Category Raw Materials
Object Name Foodstuff (taro)
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Ulithi, Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Taro leaf; Coconut fiber
Description Taro leaf food package.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.0, Thickness = 6.9, Length = 16.0
Catalog Number CAS 0477-0023   CAS 0477-0023; Foodstuff (taro)
Category Raw Materials
Object Name Foodstuff (taro)
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Ulithi, Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Excelsior stuffing (to replace cooked taro); Taro leaf; Coconut fiber
Description Taro leaf food package.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 9.0, Thickness = 6.0, Length = 19.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0024   CAS 0477-0024; Foodstuff (taro)
Category Raw Materials
Object Name Foodstuff (taro)
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Ulithi, Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Excelsior stuffing (to replace cooked taro); Taro leaf; Coconut fiber
Description Taro leaf food package.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 12.0, Thickness = 7.0, Length = 20.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0025   CAS 0477-0025; Belt
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Belt
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1976
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut fiber; Shells
Description Warrior's belt woven in a balanced simple tapestry weave, using paired 2-ply coconut fiber warps and 2-ply coconut fiber wefts; At each end, the six paired warps are recombined to form three bundles which are then braided together to form tapered end ties; 48 medium-sized white snail shells are sewn in evenly spaced pairs along the entire length of the belt.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.5, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 136.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0026   CAS 0477-0026; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1976
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hibiscus fiber; Coconut fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 66.0, Thickness = ca. 3.5, Length = 60.0
Catalog Number CAS 0477-0027   CAS 0477-0027; Loincloth
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Loincloth
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1976
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hibiscus fiber; Coconut fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.3, Thickness = 2.7, Length = 180.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0028   CAS 0477-0028; Coconut leaf fiber
Category Raw Materials
Object Name Coconut leaf fiber
Culture Micronesian: Marshallese
Global Region Oceania
Country Marshall Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Majuro Atoll
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Majuro
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 14.0, Length = 110.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0029   CAS 0477-0029; Coconut leaf fiber
Category Raw Materials
Object Name Coconut leaf fiber
Culture Micronesian: Marshallese
Global Region Oceania
Country Marshall Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Majuro Atoll
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Majuro
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 10.0, Length = 116.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0030   CAS 0477-0030; Rope
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Rope
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Pohnpei (Ponape)
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Pohnpei (Ponape); Village: Kapingamarangi, Eastern Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1977
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 6.5, Length = ca. 44.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0031   CAS 0477-0031; Rope
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Rope
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Pohnpei (Ponape)
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Pohnpei (Ponape); Village: Kapingamarangi, Eastern Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 8.5, Length = ca. 44.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0032A-H   CAS 0477-0032A-H; Rope (8 pieces)
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Rope (8 pieces)
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Ulithi, Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Taueg of Mogmog Island
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.3, Length = 236.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0033   CAS 0477-0033; Rope
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Rope
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Ulithi, Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Taueg of Mogmog Island
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.3, Length = 100.0
Catalog Number CAS 0477-0034   CAS 0477-0034; Crab trap
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Crab trap
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1976
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 22.0, Width = 55.5, Length = 36.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0035   CAS 0477-0035; Pump drill
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Pump drill
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1976
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 56.4, Depth = 14.1, Length = 75.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0036   CAS 0477-0036; Scraper
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Scraper
Culture Micronesian: Marshallese
Global Region Oceania
Country Marshall Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Majuro Atoll
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Majuro
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Coconut shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 19.2, Depth = 7.3, Length = 26.9
Catalog Number CAS 0477-0037   CAS 0477-0037; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Outer Yap Islands, Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1977
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell (Tridacna sp.); Sea turtle shell (tortoiseshell); Coconut fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.7, Thickness = 3.0, Length = 12.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0038   CAS 0477-0038; Armband
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Armband
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1977
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell: Conus
Description Armband made from a large Conus shell whose proximal and distal ends have both been completely removed, along with the entire interior structure and approx. one-quarter of the side, leaving only one complete ring of shell at its widest point and most of the outermost section of the original shell; All cut edges have been ground smooth; According to original accession entry, this type of armlet was worn on one’s lower arm near the elbow, but only by men of a certain class.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 9.4, Length = 11.8
Catalog Number CAS 0477-0039   CAS 0477-0039; Currency
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Currency
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Yap proper, Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell: Black-lipped pearl oyster (Pinctada margaritifera); Coconut husk fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 15.2, Thickness = 2.9, Length = 34.5
Catalog Number CAS 0477-0040   CAS 0477-0040; Currency
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Currency
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1977
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell: Black-lipped pearl oyster (Pinctada margaritifera); Coconut husk fiber
Description Currency created from a piece of black-lipped pearl oyster shell from which portions have been cut off from each side; Small hole has been bifacially drilled near hinge end of shell and two large holes slightly below the first one; Several coconut fiber cords are threaded through each of the larger holes and each is coil-wrapped with additional cordage before being looped back on themselves and combined into a single bundle; This bundle is enclosed within a bundle of loose coconut fibers, which in turn is coil-wrapped with more cordage, leaving the ends of the loose fibers exposed as fringe; According to original accession entry, this item functioned as a prestigious gift given to the chiefs of Yap Island by people from the outer Caroline Islands.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 9.0, Thickness = 2.5, Length = 33.7
Catalog Number CAS 0477-0041   CAS 0477-0041; Currency
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Currency
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1977
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell: Black-lipped pearl oyster (Pinctada margaritifera); Coconut fiber; Wire
Description Currency created from nearly complete black-lipped pearl oyster shell from which a small portion has been cut off from each side; Single hole has been drilled through the hinge end of shell and a loop of cordage-wrapped wire has been passed through it, then enclosed within a bundle of loose coconut fibers, and the whole bundle has been coil-wrapped with additional cordage; According to original accession entry, this item functioned as a prestigious gift presented to the chiefs of Yap Island by residents of the outer Caroline Islands.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 15.9, Thickness = 2.9, Length = ca. 35.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0042A,B   CAS 0477-0042A,B; Fishing tackle box
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fishing tackle box
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Satawal, Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Fabian Relugmai
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood: breadfruit
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.5, Width = 13.9, Length = 35.0
Catalog Number CAS 0477-0043   CAS 0477-0043; Mallet
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Mallet
Culture Micronesian: Marshallese
Global Region Oceania
Country Marshall Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Majuro Atoll
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Majuro
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1977
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Club-shaped mallet carved from single piece of wood and used to pound pandanus leaves, in order to soften them for use in weaving baskets and mats.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.2, Width = 9.2, Max Diam = 9.8, Length = 28.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0044A,B   CAS 0477-0044A,B; Water bottle with lid
Category Vessels
Object Name Water bottle with lid
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1977
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 7.5, Length = 11.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0045   CAS 0477-0045; Taro peeler
Category Culinary Items; Tools & Implements
Object Name Taro peeler
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Ulithi, Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 7.2, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 11.1
Catalog Number CAS 0477-0046   CAS 0477-0046; Foodstuff (turmeric)
Category Raw Materials
Object Name Foodstuff (turmeric)
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Turmeric; Coconut husk
Description Package of turmeric.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 4.8, Length = 30.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0047   CAS 0477-0047; Belt
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Bead & Leatherwork
Object Name Belt
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Fais or Woleai Atoll, Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1976
Collection Name N/A
Materials Clam shell; Coconut shell (?); Sea turtle shell (tortoiseshell); Hibiscus fiber
Description Woman’s belt comprising nine side-by-side strands of white shell disk beads and dark brown coconut shell or turtle shell disk beads, all strung on hibiscus fiber cordage; Beads are strung in alternating brown and white blocks of color, separated by turtle shell spacer bars, to form geometric patterns; At each end, the hibiscus fibers on which the beads are strung become warp fibers and are woven in a twining technique using additional hibiscus fibers as the wefts, forming a small triangular area before the warp fibers are again recombined into three groups which are then braided together to form long end ties; Near the end of each tie, the fibers are tied off, leaving the remaining fibers as short fringe; According to original accession entry, this type of belt is worn for prestige and as a display of wealth.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.5, Thickness = 0.5, Length = ca. 154.0
Catalog Number CAS 0477-0048   CAS 0477-0048; Necklace
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture prior to 1900
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell: oyster; Ivory: sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) tooth; Sea mammal and boar’s teeth (1 each); Coconut fiber cordage
Description Very long, single strand “magician’s necklace,” comprising coral-colored oyster shell disk beads of graduated sizes and a whale tooth pendant, all strung on 2-ply coconut fiber cordage; Additional single black stone disk bead is placed adjacent to the whale tooth pendant and a single sea mammal tooth and a boar’s tooth are placed approx. at the midpoint of the necklace, one on each half of the strand; Upper ends of the cordage beyond the beads are knotted together; According to original accession entry, when worn this “necklace hangs to the wearer’s knees.”
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.5, Length = ca. 120.5
Catalog Number CAS 0477-0049   CAS 0477-0049; Dip net
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Dip net
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Fefen (of Chuuk (Truk) Lagoon), Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Hibiscus fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 57.0, Thickness = 2.3, Length = ca. 93.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0050   CAS 0477-0050; Love stick
Category Carvings
Object Name Love stick
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Udat (of Chuuk (Truk) Lagoon), Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1977
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mangrove wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.5, Thickness = 1.5, Length = 70.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0051   CAS 0477-0051; Love stick
Category Carvings
Object Name Love stick
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Udat (of Chuuk (Truk) Lagoon), Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1977
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mangrove wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.5, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 68.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0052   CAS 0477-0052; Love stick
Category Carvings
Object Name Love stick
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Udat (of Chuuk (Truk) Lagoon), Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1977
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mangrove wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.4, Thickness = 1.4, Length = 66.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0053   CAS 0477-0053; Fish trap model
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish trap model
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1976
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo; Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 19.5, Width = 77.0, Length = 64.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0054   CAS 0477-0054; Fishing gear
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fishing gear
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1976
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Coconut fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 61.5, Width = 32.0, Length = 112.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0055A-C   CAS 0477-0055A-C; Outrigger canoe model
Category Carvings; Watercraft
Object Name Outrigger canoe model
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Pohnpei (Ponape)
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Pohnpei (Ponape); Village: Dolonier, Eastern Caroline Islands
Maker's Name John Uwashin
Date of Manufacture 1977
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hibiscus wood; Bamboo; Coconut sennit rope
Description A: Model of outrigger canoe consisting of hand carved one-piece dugout canoe with straight keel and identically tapered prow and stern, fitted with single outrigger lashed to canoe with series of poles and coconut fiber cordage; Various components are either pegged or tied together; Also lashed to the outrigger frame are three single-blade oars, each with a leaf-shaped blade and extended handle; B: Inside the canoe is a canoe bailer, carved from a separate piece of wood; Neither the canoe nor any of its tools are painted or decorated.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.7, Width = 19.4, Length = 52.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0056A-C   CAS 0477-0056A-C; Outrigger canoe model
Category Carvings; Watercraft
Object Name Outrigger canoe model
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Pohnpei (Ponape)
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Pohnpei (Ponape); Village: Dolonier, Eastern Caroline Islands
Maker's Name John Uwashin
Date of Manufacture 1977
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hibiscus wood; Bamboo; Coconut sennit rope
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.0, Width = 18.8, Length = 49.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0057A-C   CAS 0477-0057A-C; Outrigger canoe model with sail and oar / paddle
Category Carvings; Watercraft
Object Name Outrigger canoe model with sail and oar / paddle
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Pohnpei (Ponape)
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Pohnpei (Ponape); Kapingamarangi Atoll, Eastern Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Sennit cordage; Bamboo or other reeds; Pandanus
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 55.5, Width = 25.2, Length = 61.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0058A,B   CAS 0477-0058A,B; Outrigger canoe model
Category Carvings; Watercraft
Object Name Outrigger canoe model
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Pohnpei (Ponape)
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Pohnpei (Ponape), Eastern Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1977
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Coconut fiber rope; Bamboo; Glue; Stain; Hibiscus fibers
Description Large model of outrigger canoe consisting of hand carved one-piece dugout canoe with straight keel and identically tapered prow and stern, fitted with single outrigger lashed to canoe with elaborate series of poles and coconut fiber cordage; Various components are either pegged, tied, or glued together; Outrigger also includes a bamboo platform bridge; Most parts of the canoe and outrigger are stained a rust brown color; Also lashed to the outrigger frame with coconut fiber rope and hibiscus fibers are two single-blade oars, each with a leaf-shaped blade and extended handle; Neither oar is painted or decoratively stained.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 17.3, Width = 40.4, Length = 119.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0059A-G   CAS 0477-0059A-G; Outrigger canoe model with sail
Category Carvings; Watercraft
Object Name Outrigger canoe model with sail
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Pohnpei (Ponape)
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Mokil, Eastern Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Johnson Poll
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Pandanus
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 94.0, Width = 62.2, Length = 76.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0060A-H   CAS 0477-0060A-H; Outrigger canoe model with sail and 4 oars / paddles
Category Carvings; Watercraft
Object Name Outrigger canoe model with sail and 4 oars / paddles
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Pandanus; Rope
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 84.0, Width = 69.0, Length = 105.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0061A-C   CAS 0477-0061A-C; Outrigger canoe model with sail
Category Carvings; Watercraft
Object Name Outrigger canoe model with sail
Culture Micronesian: Marshallese
Global Region Oceania
Country Marshall Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Majuro Atoll
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Majuro
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Pandanus; Rope
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 43.5, Width = 33.5, Length = 41.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0062   CAS 0477-0062; Navigational chart (map)
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Navigational chart (map)
Culture Micronesian: Marshallese
Global Region Oceania
Country Marshall Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Majuro Atoll
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Majuro
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1977
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood: bamboo; Pandanus aerial roots; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells; Paper; Commercial tape
Description Navigational chart of the Ralik and Ratak Chains in the Marshall Islands, constructed of four trimmed bamboo strips that are lashed together to form a rectangular frame; Additional overlapping bamboo strips are then laid across the frame horizontally and diagonally, representing ocean currents; Individual islands and atolls are represented by single cowrie shells that are tied to the bamboo strips and marked with type-written paper labels that are taped to the bamboo strips; See CAS 0602-0006 for nearly identical navigational chart of same area.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 53.8, Thickness = 2.0, Length = 47.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0063   CAS 0477-0063; Navigational chart (map)
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Navigational chart (map)
Culture Micronesian: Marshallese
Global Region Oceania
Country Marshall Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Majuro Atoll
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Majuro
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood: bamboo; Pandanus aerial roots; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells
Description Navigational chart of the Ralik and Ratak Chains in the Marshall Islands, constructed of four trimmed bamboo strips that are lashed together to form a rectangular frame; Additional overlapping bamboo strips are then laid across the frame horizontally and diagonally, representing ocean currents; Individual islands and atolls are represented by single cowrie shells that are tied to the bamboo strips.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 45.0, Thickness = 1.7, Length = 47.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0064   CAS 0477-0064; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Ulithi, Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1977
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton; Hibiscus; Banana fiber; Aniline dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 52.5, Length = 152.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0065   CAS 0477-0065; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Ulithi, Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hibiscus; Banana fiber; Aniline dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 50.0, Length = 150.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0066   CAS 0477-0066; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Ulithi, Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1977
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hibiscus; Banana fiber; Aniline dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 45.0, Length = 150.0
Catalog Number CAS 0477-0067   CAS 0477-0067; Banana fiber
Category Raw Materials
Object Name Banana fiber
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Ulithi, Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1977
Collection Name N/A
Materials Abaca (banana) fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 2.0, Length = 19.0
Catalog Number CAS 0477-0068   CAS 0477-0068; Banana fiber
Category Raw Materials
Object Name Banana fiber
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Falalop, Ulithi Atoll, Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Banana
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 2.0, Length = 19.0
Catalog Number CAS 0477-0069   CAS 0477-0069; Hibiscus fiber
Category Raw Materials
Object Name Hibiscus fiber
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Falalop, Ulithi Atoll, Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hibiscus
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 12.0, Length = 30.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0070   CAS 0477-0070; Sling stone
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Sling stone
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Fefen (of Chuuk (Truk) Lagoon), Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 3.9, Length = 6.0
Catalog Number CAS 0477-0071   CAS 0477-0071; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Fefen (of Chuuk (Truk) Lagoon), Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.0, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 8.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0072   CAS 0477-0072; Ceramic sherd
Category Pottery
Object Name Ceramic sherd
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Fefen (of Chuuk (Truk) Lagoon), Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Clay
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 9.3, Thickness = 2.5, Length = 10.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0073   CAS 0477-0073; Ceramic sherd
Category Pottery
Object Name Ceramic sherd
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Fefen (of Chuuk (Truk) Lagoon), Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Clay
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.9, Thickness = 1.3, Length = 8.3
Catalog Number CAS 0477-0074   CAS 0477-0074; Fishing hooks and line
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fishing hooks and line
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Satawal, Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Fabian Relugmai
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hibiscus fiber; Sea turtle shell (tortoiseshell)
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.9 (hook), Thickness = 0.4 (hook), Length = 3.8 (hook)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0075   CAS 0477-0075; Fishing hooks, line, and sinker
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fishing hooks, line, and sinker
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Satawal, Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Fabian Relugmai
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hibiscus fiber; Coral; Sea turtle shell (tortoiseshell)
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 5.7, Length = 9.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0076   CAS 0477-0076; Outrigger canoe model with sail
Category Carvings; Watercraft
Object Name Outrigger canoe model with sail
Culture Micronesian: Marshallese
Global Region Oceania
Country Marshall Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Ujelong
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Pandanus leaf
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 79.5, Width = 46.0, Length = 84.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0077   CAS 0477-0077; Pandanus leaf roll
Category Raw Materials
Object Name Pandanus leaf roll
Culture Micronesian: Marshallese
Global Region Oceania
Country Marshall Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Majuro Atoll
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Majuro; Village: Laura
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 7.0, Max Diam = ca. 38.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0078   CAS 0477-0078; Pandanus leaf roll
Category Raw Materials
Object Name Pandanus leaf roll
Culture Micronesian: Marshallese
Global Region Oceania
Country Marshall Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Majuro Atoll
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Majuro; Village: Laura
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 6.5, Max Diam = ca. 37.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0079   CAS 0477-0079; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Micronesian: Marshallese
Global Region Oceania
Country Marshall Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Majuro Atoll
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Majuro
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut leaf
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 37.0, Thickness = 2.8, Length = 40.4
Catalog Number CAS 0477-0080   CAS 0477-0080; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Micronesian: Marshallese
Global Region Oceania
Country Marshall Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Majuro Atoll
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Majuro
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut leaf
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 21.1, Thickness = 3.0, Length = 36.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0081   CAS 0477-0081; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Ulithi, Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Teri Lefar Waddell
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut leaf
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 25.0, Width = 28.0, Length = 57.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0082   CAS 0477-0082; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Ulithi, Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Teri Lefar Waddell
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut leaf
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 29.0, Thickness = 1.9, Length = 41.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0083   CAS 0477-0083; Plate
Category Basketry; Culinary Items
Object Name Plate
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Ulithi, Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Teri Lefar Waddell
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut leaf
Description Basketry plate.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.0, Width = 27.5, Length = 31.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0084   CAS 0477-0084; Foodstuff (breadfruit)
Category Raw Materials
Object Name Foodstuff (breadfruit)
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Ulithi, Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Teri Lefar Waddell
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Leaf; Plant fiber
Description Breadfruit.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 6.5, Length = 26.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0089   CAS 0477-0089; Fish hooks, line and sinker
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hooks, line and sinker
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Satawal, Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Fabian Relugmai
Date of Manufacture ca. 1977
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coral; “Orema” tree fiber; Hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) shell (tortoiseshell)
Description Sinker, line, and hooks used for bottom fishing over a reef, including pear-shaped coral sinker enmeshed within openwork net made of 2-ply hibiscus fiber; End of cordage in netting extends for indeterminate length as the fishing line, which is wrapped into a coil; Two shorter lengths of cordage are tied to the end of the main cordage line, and a one-piece J-shaped fish hook made of hawksbill turtle shell is tied to the end of each of the smaller cordage lines; According to the maker, this is a shortened version of a traditional bottom line.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 5.6, Length = 23.0
Catalog Number CAS 0477-0090   CAS 0477-0090; Fishing lure and hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fishing lure and hook
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Satawal, Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Fabian Relugmai
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials “Orema” tree bark; Shell: Gold-lipped pearl oyster (Pinctada maxima); Hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) shell (tortoiseshell); Frigate bird feather (Fregata sp.)
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.6 (hook), Thickness = 1.8 (hook), Length = 11.2 (hook)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0091   CAS 0477-0091; Fishing lure and hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fishing lure and hook
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Satawal, Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Fabian Relugmai
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials “Orema” tree bark; Shell: Gold-lipped pearl oyster (Pinctada maxima); Hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) shell (tortoiseshell); Frigate bird feather (Fregata sp.)
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.1 (hook), Thickness = 1.5 (hook), Length = 7.6 (hook)

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0092   CAS 0477-0092; Fishing lure and hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fishing lure and hook
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Satawal, Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Ikelap
Date of Manufacture ca. 1977
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell: pearl oyster (Pinctada sp.); Hibiscus fiber; Hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) shell (tortoiseshell); Frigate bird feather shafts
Description Composite fishing lure and hook for catching tuna, comprising an elongated shaft that has been carefully cut from a pearl oyster shell and tapers to a point at both ends; Separate upward curving turtle shell hook is lashed perpendicular to the shaft with cotton string that is wrapped around both the hook and the shaft and passes through two holes drilled through the back of the hook; Two small bundles of split and trimmed frigate bird feather shafts are also included within the lower bundle of cotton string wrappings; Stand of 2-ply hibiscus fiber cordage measuring 314 cm in length is looped through upper hole in turtle shell hook, doubled back on itself and secured to shaft with additional cordage that is threaded through hole drilled through top of shell shaft; Remainder of hibiscus fiber cordage is wrapped in bundle.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.8, Thickness = 2.6, Length = 8.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0093   CAS 0477-0093; Fishing lure and hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fishing lure and hook
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Satawal, Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Ikelap
Date of Manufacture ca. 1977
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell: Gold-lipped pearl oyster (Pinctada maxima); Hibiscus fiber; Hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) shell (tortoiseshell); Cotton string; Frigate bird feather shafts
Description Composite fishing lure and hook for catching tuna, comprising an elongated shaft that has been carefully cut from a pearl oyster shell and tapers to a point at both ends; Separate upward curving turtle shell hook is lashed perpendicular to the shaft with cotton string that is wrapped around both the hook and the shaft and passes through two holes drilled through the back of the hook; Two small bundles of split and trimmed frigate bird feather shafts are also included within the lower bundle of cotton string wrappings; Stand of 2-ply hibiscus fiber cordage measuring 323 cm in length is looped through upper hole in turtle shell hook, doubled back on itself and secured to shaft with additional cordage that is threaded through hole drilled through top of shell shaft; Remainder of hibiscus fiber cordage is wrapped in bundle.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.6, Thickness = 2.8, Length = 7.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0094   CAS 0477-0094; Fishing lure and hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fishing lure and hook
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Satawal, Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Namonour
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell: pearl oyster (Pinctada sp.); Hibiscus fiber; Sea turtle shell (tortoiseshell); Frigate bird feather
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.6, Thickness = 2.6, Length = 7.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0095   CAS 0477-0095; Fishing lure and hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fishing lure and hook
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Satawal, Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Namonour
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell: pearl oyster (Pinctada sp.); Hibiscus fiber; Sea turtle shell (tortoiseshell); Frigate bird feather
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.9, Thickness = 2.7, Length = 9.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0096   CAS 0477-0096; Float with line and hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Float with line and hook
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Satawal, Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Fabian Relugmai
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut shell; Hibiscus fiber; Sea turtle shell (tortoiseshell)
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 10.5, Length = 32.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0097   CAS 0477-0097; Float with line and fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Float with line and fish hook
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Satawal, Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Fabian Relugmai
Date of Manufacture ca. 1977
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut shell and fiber; Hibiscus fiber; Sea turtle shell (tortoiseshell)
Description Fishing float, line and hook, including a whole coconut shell whose stem end has been trimmed off and the resulting hole plugged with a bundle of coconut fiber that is tied to an undetermined length of native 2-ply hibiscus fiber cordage; V-shaped fish hook of turtle shell is attached to end of cordage; This type of float and hook is used for catching flying fish; The hook is baited with coconut meat and then the float and hook are thrown into the water to float, with the hook and line hanging down in the water; One individual can watch approximately 8 such devices while fishing from a canoe.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 10.6, Length = 32.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0098   CAS 0477-0098; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Satawal, Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Lisoumai (Margaret)
Date of Manufacture 1977
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hibiscus fiber; Banana fiber; Cotton thread; Aniline dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 14.2, Length = 45.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0099   CAS 0477-0099; Cordage
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Cordage
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Ulithi, Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut husk fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.5, Length = ca. 795.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0100   CAS 0477-0100; Belt
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Belt
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Ulithi, Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Teri Lefar Waddell
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus leaf
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.7, Length = ca. 89.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0477-0101   CAS 0477-0101; Belt
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Belt
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Ulithi, Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Teri Lefar Waddell
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus leaves
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.7, Length = ca. 127.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0478-0003   CAS 0478-0003; Boar tusk ornament
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Boar tusk ornament
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Boar tusks; Teeth; Plant fiber; Seeds
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 17.5, Thickness = 2.0, Length = 19.0
Catalog Number CAS 0478-0004   CAS 0478-0004; Comb / hair ornament
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Carvings
Object Name Comb / hair ornament
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Southern Coast
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 9.7, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 26.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0481-0003A,B   CAS 0481-0003A,B; Outrigger canoe model with sail
Category Carvings; Watercraft
Object Name Outrigger canoe model with sail
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Southeastern Coast at Milne Bay
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; String; Nails; Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 28.0, Width = 3.9, Length = 36.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0481-0004   CAS 0481-0004; Outrigger canoe model
Category Carvings; Watercraft
Object Name Outrigger canoe model
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Southeastern Coast at Milne Bay
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood: balsa; Bamboo; String
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.5, Width = 5.8, Length = 46.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0481-0005   CAS 0481-0005; Outrigger canoe model
Category Carvings; Watercraft
Object Name Outrigger canoe model
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Southeastern Coast at Milne Bay
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood: balsa; Bamboo; String
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.0, Width = 4.8, Length = 51.5
Catalog Number CAS 0481-0006   CAS 0481-0006; Comb / hair ornament
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Carvings
Object Name Comb / hair ornament
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Milne Bay
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 7.8, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 18.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0487-0001A-D   CAS 0487-0001A-D; Spear (4 pieces)
Category Weaponry
Object Name Spear (4 pieces)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Admiralty Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Manus
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.1, Thickness = 2.6, Length = 206.5
Catalog Number CAS 0487-0002   CAS 0487-0002; Adze
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Admiralty Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Manus
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Leather
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.6, Depth = 16.9, Thickness = 3.6, Length = 38.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0487-0003A-C   CAS 0487-0003A-C; Arrow (3 pieces)
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow (3 pieces)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Admiralty Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Manus
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Bamboo; Cord
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.1, Length = 110.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0487-0004A-C   CAS 0487-0004A-C; Arrow (3 pieces)
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow (3 pieces)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Admiralty Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Manus
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Bamboo; Cord
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 2.3, Length = 135.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0487-0005   CAS 0487-0005; Mouth harp
Category Musical Instruments
Object Name Mouth harp
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Admiralty Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Manus
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.0, Depth = 1.0, Thickness = 1.9, Length = 17.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0487-0006   CAS 0487-0006; Armband
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Bead & Leatherwork
Object Name Armband
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Admiralty Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Manus
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Vegetable fiber; Beads
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.8, Max Diam = 7.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0487-0007   CAS 0487-0007; Armband
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Bead & Leatherwork
Object Name Armband
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Admiralty Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Manus
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Vegetable fiber; Beads
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.9, Max Diam = 7.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0487-0008   CAS 0487-0008; Armband
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Armband
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Admiralty Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Manus
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Vegetable fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.0, Max Diam = 7.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0487-0009   CAS 0487-0009; Armband
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Armband
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Admiralty Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Manus
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Vegetable fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.0, Max Diam = 6.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0487-0010   CAS 0487-0010; Armband
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Armband
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Admiralty Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Manus
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hibiscus fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.5, Max Diam = 8.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0487-0011   CAS 0487-0011; Armband
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Armband
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Admiralty Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Manus
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hibiscus fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.5, Max Diam = 9.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0487-0012   CAS 0487-0012; Bowl
Category Carvings; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Admiralty Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Manus
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.7, Thickness = 2.1, Rim Diam = 28.9, Max Diam = 32.4
Catalog Number CAS 0487-0013   CAS 0487-0013; Pubic apron
Category Textiles
Object Name Pubic apron
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Admiralty Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Manus
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hibiscus fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 32.0, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 60.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0487-0014   CAS 0487-0014; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Admiralty Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Manus
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hibiscus fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 76.0, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 78.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0487-0015   CAS 0487-0015; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Admiralty Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Manus
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hibiscus fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 129.0, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 49.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0487-0016   CAS 0487-0016; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Admiralty Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Manus
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hibiscus fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 103.0, Thickness = 1.8, Length = 66.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0487-0017   CAS 0487-0017; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Admiralty Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Manus
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hibiscus fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 113.0, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 74.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0487-0018   CAS 0487-0018; Slit drum
Category Musical Instruments
Object Name Slit drum
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Admiralty Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Manus
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 9.6, Thickness = 2.5, Length = 60.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0489-0001   CAS 0489-0001; Bowl
Category Vessels
Object Name Bowl
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Gourd (African bottle gourd: Lagenaria sicerara)
Description Bowl made from Lagenaria sicerara (African bottle gourd).
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.0, Thickness = 0.8, Max Diam = 24.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0494-0001   CAS 0494-0001; Ornament
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Ornament
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Mendi area
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell; Plant fiber; Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 14.5, Length = 21.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0494-0002   CAS 0494-0002; Ornament
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Ornament
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Ole
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell; Plant fiber; Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.0, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 19.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0494-0003   CAS 0494-0003; Ornament
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Ornament
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Ole
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Boar tusk; Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.8, Thickness = 1.7, Length = 10.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0494-0004   CAS 0494-0004; Spoon
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Spoon
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Ole
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bone (pig); Tusk (pig); Fiber string; Adhesive
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 9.0, Depth = 1.6, Thickness = 1.4, Length = 14.8
Catalog Number CAS 0494-0005   CAS 0494-0005; Apron
Category Textiles
Object Name Apron
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Papua
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Ole
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Rope string; Synthetic material
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 48.0, Thickness = 2.0, Length = 77.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0502-0001   CAS 0502-0001; Shield
Category Weaponry
Object Name Shield
Culture Melanesian: Wapi
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Upper Sepik River area, foothills of Torricelli Mountains
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 73.8, Thickness = 3.5, Length = 101.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0506-0001   CAS 0506-0001; Shark tooth sword
Category Weaponry
Object Name Shark tooth sword
Culture Micronesian: I-Kiribati
Global Region Oceania
Country Kiribati (Gilbert Islands)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Shark teeth; Sennit fiber cordage
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.3, Thickness = 1.3, Length = 52.9
Catalog Number CAS 0506-0002   CAS 0506-0002; Adze
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Cook Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Stone; Sennit rope
Description Ritual adze.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 17.0, Thickness = 7.5, Length = 45.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0506-0003   CAS 0506-0003; Necklace
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Sea turtle shell (tortoiseshell); Clam shell; Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 4.0, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 71.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0506-0004A-C   CAS 0506-0004A-C; Necklace (3 pieces)
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace (3 pieces)
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Shells
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = A=1.7; B=1.5; C=1.6, Length = A=49.0; B=28.0; C=9.0
Catalog Number CAS 0519-0001   CAS 0519-0001; Headband / shell lei
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Headband / shell lei
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Cook Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Rarotanga
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shells; Twine
Description
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 3.0, Max Diam = ca. 22.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0519-0002   CAS 0519-0002; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. American Samoa
County
Other Geographic Data Tutuila Island; Village: Pago Pago
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1910
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description Rectangular tapa cloth cut from larger cloth and made from several layers of bark that have been individually beaten flat and then overlapped to form a single cloth; Design field is divided into 12 squares (3 rows by 4 columns) with a narrow band between adjacent squares; Each square is painted with a round rosette with a central floral motif in dark brown; Floral motif is identical in first and third columns and slightly different in second column; Single continuous row of dark brown diamonds fills the border along the long side on the left edge and is also repeated in the vertical space between the second and third columns of design squares; All other vertical and horizontal borders are painted with a simpler geometric design.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 119.5, Length = 164.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0519-0003   CAS 0519-0003; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. American Samoa
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 118.8, Length = 142.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0519-0004   CAS 0519-0004; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. American Samoa
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 126.7, Length = 156.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0519-0005   CAS 0519-0005; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. American Samoa
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Tutuila
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1910
Collection Name N/A
Materials Paper mulberry bark; Native dyes (derived from 'o'a [Bischofia javanica] sap mixed with charcoal or from lama [candlenut tree, Aleurites moluccana] kernels)
Description Rectangular tapa cloth that is made from strips of mulberry bark that have been beaten thin and overlapped to form larger cloth; Design field is divided into alternating narrow and wide vertical columns, and the wider columns are further subdivided into smaller rectangles; Each small rectangle is divided diagonally, with one-half decorated with a chevron-patterned palm or fern frond and the other half decorated with a palm frond with more cascading leaves; Each rectangle is nearly identical, except the designs are rotated 180 degrees in adjacent columns and in one column the cascading palm frond includes the terminal growth shoot; Narrow vertical columns are decorated either with heavy zigzag lines or columns of contiguous triangles; All designs are a very dark brown color, and portions of the designs have been over-painted, giving them a glossy sheen; Cloth has been cut on all four sides.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 116.0, Length = 177.5
Catalog Number CAS 0522-0001   CAS 0522-0001; Poi pounder
Category Culinary Items; Tools & Implements
Object Name Poi pounder
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 20.5, Max Diam = 12.3
Catalog Number CAS 0524-0001   CAS 0524-0001; Effigy dagger
Category Weaponry
Object Name Effigy dagger
Culture Melanesian: New Britain
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. New Britain
County
Other Geographic Data Gazelle Peninsula, Rabaul vicinity
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Clay; Bone; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells; Feathers
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 9.2, Thickness = 4.0, Length = 27.5
Catalog Number CAS 0524-0002   CAS 0524-0002; Effigy dagger
Category Weaponry
Object Name Effigy dagger
Culture Melanesian: New Britain
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. New Britain
County
Other Geographic Data Gazelle Peninsula, Rabaul vicinity
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Clay; Bone; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells; Feathers
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 9.0, Thickness = 4.0, Length = 22.0
Catalog Number CAS 0524-0003   CAS 0524-0003; Wood carving (bird)
Category Carvings
Object Name Wood carving (bird)
Culture Melanesian: New Britain
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. New Britain
County
Other Geographic Data Rabaul
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Pigment
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 31.5, Thickness = 3.0, Length = 57.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0535-0005   CAS 0535-0005; Club
Category Weaponry
Object Name Club
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1850
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description War club with curved distal end and pointed tip; Pandanus (sometimes called pineapple) design near tip; Wood bent to shape while growing and carved when wet.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 25.0, Thickness = 11.8, Length = ca. 90.0
Catalog Number CAS 0535-0006   CAS 0535-0006; Carving (hook figure)
Category Carvings
Object Name Carving (hook figure)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. East Sepik Province
County
Other Geographic Data Middle Sepik River
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 14.2, Depth = 3.9, Thickness = 3.6, Length = 56.4
Catalog Number CAS 0535-0007   CAS 0535-0007; Figurine (human effigy)
Category Carvings
Object Name Figurine (human effigy)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Sepik River region
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Plant fiber; Commercial buttons
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 41.1, Width = 8.0, Depth = 7.7
Catalog Number CAS 0535-0008   CAS 0535-0008; Drum
Category Musical Instruments
Object Name Drum
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Sepik River region
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 44.5, Width = 13.7, Depth = 12.9, Length = 12.8
Catalog Number CAS 0535-0009   CAS 0535-0009; Shield
Category Weaponry
Object Name Shield
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Southeast coast (?)
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 133.7, Width = 27.5, Thickness = 0.9
Catalog Number CAS 0535-0010A,B   CAS 0535-0010A,B; Lime container with lid
Category Vessels
Object Name Lime container with lid
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. East Sepik Province
County
Other Geographic Data Middle Sepik River, Iatmul Group
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo; Coconut shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 22.6, Rim Diam = 6.1, Max Diam = 6.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 0535-0011   CAS 0535-0011; Bow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Bow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 3.2, Length = 171.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0535-0012   CAS 0535-0012; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo; Metal; Feathers
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.3, Length = 119.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0535-0013   CAS 0535-0013; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo; Metal; Feathers
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.7, Length = 79.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0535-0014   CAS 0535-0014; Arrow shaft
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow shaft
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo; Metal; Feathers
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.6, Length = 97.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0535-0015   CAS 0535-0015; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo; Metal; Feathers
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.0, Length = 110.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0535-0016   CAS 0535-0016; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo; Metal; Feathers
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.9, Length = 135.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0537-0001   CAS 0537-0001; Plaque
Category Visual Arts
Object Name Plaque
Culture Micronesian: Palauan
Global Region Oceania
Country Palau
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Pigment
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 62.1, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 15.5
Catalog Number CAS 0537-0002   CAS 0537-0002; Dance mask
Category Carvings; Ceremonial Items
Object Name Dance mask
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Nomoi (Mortlock), Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Lime; Pigment; Coal
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 12.0, Depth = 6.5, Thickness = 4.0, Length = 33.2
Catalog Number CAS 0537-0003   CAS 0537-0003; Dance mask
Category Carvings; Ceremonial Items
Object Name Dance mask
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Nomoi (Mortlock), Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Lime; Pigment; Coal
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 31.0, Width = 10.7, Depth = 5.5, Thickness = 4.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0537-0004   CAS 0537-0004; Kava bowl
Category Carvings; Culinary Items; Vessels
Object Name Kava bowl
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.7, Max Diam = 17.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0537-0005   CAS 0537-0005; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 51.5, Thickness = 0.1, Length = ca. 70.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0537-0006   CAS 0537-0006; Outrigger canoe model
Category Carvings; Watercraft
Object Name Outrigger canoe model
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Bamboo; Twine
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.5, Width = 24.1, Length = 111.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0537-0007   CAS 0537-0007; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut palm leaf; Plastic thread
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 28.5, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 35.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0537-0008   CAS 0537-0008; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Micronesian: Marshallese
Global Region Oceania
Country Marshall Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut leaf; Feathers
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 25.5, Thickness = 1.7, Length = 36.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0543-0001   CAS 0543-0001; Lime spatula
Category Carvings; Tools & Implements
Object Name Lime spatula
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.7, Thickness = 1.9, Length = 36.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 0543-0002   CAS 0543-0002; Carved stick
Category Carvings
Object Name Carved stick
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.1, Length = 38.9
Catalog Number CAS 0543-0003   CAS 0543-0003; Headband
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Headband
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Feathers
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 49.0, Width = ca. 28.0, Thickness = ca. 3.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0543-0004   CAS 0543-0004; Headband
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Headband
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Feathers
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 12.0, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 23.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0543-0005   CAS 0543-0005; Leg band
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Leg band
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.2, Max Diam = 11.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0543-0006   CAS 0543-0006; Headdress
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Bead & Leatherwork
Object Name Headdress
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 8.5, Thickness = 1.1, Length = ca. 42.0
Catalog Number CAS 0543-0007   CAS 0543-0007; Lime spatula handle
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Lime spatula handle
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bone; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells; Cordage; Pitch; Woven fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.5, Depth = 3.5, Length = 19.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0554-0001   CAS 0554-0001; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Tongan
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Tongatapu; Village near Nukualofa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1954
Collection Name N/A
Materials Paper mulberry bark; Native dyes
Description Rectangular tapa cloth made from strips of paper mulberry bark that have been beaten into thin sheets that are then overlapped to form a larger cloth; Design field is divided into 5 columns of equal width running the entire length of the cloth, and each column is subdivided into 4 rectangular blocks (one square block at each end and two elongated blocks toward the center); Smaller blocks at ends of cloth are decorated with paired diagonal bars of contiguous triangles; Larger elongated blocks are decorated with large Norfolk pine motifs, identified below with the words "HALA PAINI" (the avenue of Norfolk pines leading to the royal palace in Nukualofa), and 2 motifs (a row of ribbon-like motifs and a row of single-stemmed plants with teardrop shaped flowers) that represent the sisi, a grass skirt worn over a waist mat; Both motifs are identified with the words "KO E SISI 'O ULUKALALA" indicating the designs commemorate the sisi (woven skirt) of a member of the chiefly family; Orientation of designs in adjacent columns is rotated 180 degrees; Interspersed among the design motifs are large black dots, representing the fruit of the hea tree; All designs are imprinted in a dark brown color and then over-painted in a darker brown or black color; Only areas of the design motifs have been rubbed, so that the surrounding areas are left undecorated; Cloth is cut along both sides, but original measurement markings of "6", "8", and "10" remain along one end.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 237.0, Length = ca. 428.0
Catalog Number CAS 0560-0001   CAS 0560-0001; Mask
Category Carvings; Ceremonial Items
Object Name Mask
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. East Sepik Province
County
Other Geographic Data Abelam, Sepik River region
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Pigments
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 26.9, Depth = 14.5, Length = 64.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 0568-0001   CAS 0568-0001; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Tongan
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga
State/Prov./Dist. Ha'apai Islands
County
Other Geographic Data Foa Island
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1979
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 260.0, Length = ca. 466.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0591-0001   CAS 0591-0001; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian (probably)
Global Region Oceania
Country USA, probably
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii, probably
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.8, Thickness = 6.2, Length = 19.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 0591-0002   CAS 0591-0002; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian (probably)
Global Region Oceania
Country USA, probably
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii, probably
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.3, Thickness = 4.4, Length = 13.0
Catalog Number CAS 0596-0001   CAS 0596-0001; Burial effigy
Category Ceremonial Items
Object Name Burial effigy
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. Malampa
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Malakula
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1882 or earlier
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bone (human skull); Bamboo; Coconut fiber; Modeled clay; Paint; Shells; Human hair
Description Life-sized human burial effigy whose body (arms, legs, and torso) are all modeled of clay over coconut fiber wrappings; Figure probably made without hands and feet; Head is modeled of clay over actual human skull, with human hair adhered to clay; Face, torso and legs are painted with geometric designs in blue and orange, possibly indicating individual's status; Lower calves are wrapped in additional coconut fiber and painted with different design, possibly representing leg bands; Small mask is modeled and painted over each knee of effigy; Effigy carries conch shell in each hand.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 174.0, Width = ca. 52.0, Depth = ca. 18.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0599-0001   CAS 0599-0001; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture unknown (pre-1906)
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description Elongated stone blade, pecked and ground to shape; Proximal end tapers to blunt point; Wide distal end is flattened and ground to form a cutting edge, one side of which shows high degree of polish from use; Color is greenish gray.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.7, Thickness = 1.8, Length = 12.4
Catalog Number CAS 0602-0001   CAS 0602-0001; Drum
Category Musical Instruments
Object Name Drum
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Reptile skin; Cordage
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 20.5, Depth = 20.5, Length = 75.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0602-0002   CAS 0602-0002; Bowl
Category Carvings; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.5, Width = 25.7, Length = 51.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 0602-0003   CAS 0602-0003; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Clay
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.5, Rim Diam = 18.0, Max Diam = 24.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 0602-0004   CAS 0602-0004; Water container
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Water container
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Clay
Description Ceramic water carrier or canteen modeled in the form of five coconuts joined together, with each one sprouting a stem that rises upward and arches inward to join the others in the center.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.4, Width = 15.3, Length = 21.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 0602-0005   CAS 0602-0005; Headdress
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Headdress
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. South Malekula
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Tree fern; Aniline dyes; Boar tusks
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 37.7, Width = ca. 49.0, Length = ca. 38.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 0602-0006   CAS 0602-0006; Navigational chart (map)
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Navigational chart (map)
Culture Micronesian: Marshallese
Global Region Oceania
Country Marshall Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Majuro Atoll
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Majuro
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood: bamboo; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells; Cordage; Paper; Commercial tape
Description Navigational chart of the Ralik and Ratak Chains in the Marshall Islands, constructed of four trimmed bamboo strips that are lashed together to form a rectangular frame; Additional overlapping bamboo strips are then laid across the frame horizontally and diagonally, representing ocean currents; Individual islands and atolls are represented by single cowrie shells that are tied to the bamboo strips and marked with type-written paper labels that are taped to the bamboo strips; See CAS 0477-0062 for nearly identical navigational chart of same area.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 53.0, Thickness = 1.8, Length = 48.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 0602-0007   CAS 0602-0007; Jar
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Admiralty Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Manus
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Clay
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 20.7, Max Diam = 21.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0602-0016   CAS 0602-0016; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.2, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 4.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 0602-0055   CAS 0602-0055; Twine and hair ornament
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Twine and hair ornament
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Human hair
Description
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 1.7, Max Diam = ca. 15.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1983-0006-0001   CAS 1983-0006-0001; Comb
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Carvings; Tools & Implements
Object Name Comb
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Malita
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 7.2, Thickness = 1.5, Length = 28.5
Catalog Number CAS 1983-0006-0002   CAS 1983-0006-0002; Necklace
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Malaita
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shells; Plant fiber; Feathers; Glass beads
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.0, Length = ca. 57.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1983-0006-0003   CAS 1983-0006-0003; Club
Category Weaponry
Object Name Club
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Malaita
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Pigments
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.0, Thickness = 5.0, Length = 102.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1983-0006-0004A,B   CAS 1983-0006-0004A,B; Oar / paddle (2 pieces)
Category Watercraft
Object Name Oar / paddle (2 pieces)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Malita
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.8, Thickness = 3.5, Length = 157.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1983-0006-0005A-C   CAS 1983-0006-0005A-C; Oar / paddle (3 pieces)
Category Watercraft
Object Name Oar / paddle (3 pieces)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Malita
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 12.0, Thickness = 3.7, Length = 143.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 1983-0006-0006   CAS 1983-0006-0006; Club
Category Weaponry
Object Name Club
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Malita
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 17.3, Thickness = 4.8, Length = 65.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 1983-0007-0001   CAS 1983-0007-0001; Currency
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Currency
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description Small replica of currency representing traditional hereditary currency discs that are carved from large pieces of limestone; This example is also carved from stone and possibly created out of a broken section of a full-sized piece; Carved into a round disk that is biconvex in cross-section, with a slightly raised area in the center of each face; A single hole has been drilled through the center; Color is marbled off-white.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 1.2, Max Diam = 8.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 1983-0007-0002   CAS 1983-0007-0002; Figurine (human)
Category Carvings
Object Name Figurine (human)
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 8.4, Depth = 8.8, Length = 18.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 1983-0008-0001   CAS 1983-0008-0001; Axe blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Axe blade
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Morobe
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Nadzab, a few miles inland from Lae
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.4, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 26.3
Catalog Number CAS 1983-0009-0002   CAS 1983-0009-0002; Club
Category Weaponry
Object Name Club
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Elongated cylindrical war club carved from single piece of wood; Proximal half is carved in series of 5 contiguous, 3-dimensional diamonds with median ridge along length of shaft; Below the diamonds, the lateral edges of the shaft are straight and parallel, before expanding to form another diamond shape at the proximal end, with the tip of the diamond also functioning as the point of the club; This club is almost certainly a made-for-sale example.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 8.3, Thickness = 5.7, Length = 67.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 1983-0010-0001A-N   CAS 1983-0010-0001A-N; Loom with attached parts, belt, weaving shuttle and fiber
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Loom with attached parts, belt, weaving shuttle and fiber
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Plant fiber
Description A,C-H,J,L-N: Loom with attached parts; B: Belt for back strap loom; I: Weaving shuttle; K: Fiber.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 33.3, Width = 89.8, Length = 61.0
Catalog Number CAS 1983-0014-0001   CAS 1983-0014-0001; Drum
Category Musical Instruments
Object Name Drum
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Python skin
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 20.7, Depth = 16.3, Length = 61.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 1983-0016-0001   CAS 1983-0016-0001; Bowl
Category Carvings; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Koa wood
Description Very deep round bowl with flat base and gently curving sides, sloping inward slightly toward the rim; Interior base is rounded.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 20.3, Rim Diam = 22.2, Max Diam = 26.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 1983-0016-0002   CAS 1983-0016-0002; Bait stick
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Bait stick
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Wood
Description Short cylindrical club-like implement whose distal end is squared off and rounded; Proximal end tapers gradually, culminating in small conical knob for attaching to fishing line; Surface of bait stick is undecorated; For use, stick was rubbed with blood and then suspended in water to attract fish.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 4.6, Length = 46.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 1983-0016-0003   CAS 1983-0016-0003; Lomi-lomi stick
Category Carvings
Object Name Lomi-lomi stick
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 27.4, Thickness = ca. 7.0, Length = 70.8
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0007-0001   CAS 1984-0007-0001; Stool
Category Carvings; Tools & Implements
Object Name Stool
Culture Melanesian: Northern Massim
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Milne Bay Province: Massim District
County
Other Geographic Data Trobriand Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920-1940
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Lime
Description Stool (or possible small table) carved from a single piece of very dense wood; Base of stool is a thick, round disk, upon which two carved figures of monkeys stand on the edge facing away from each other, each supporting on its head the top of the stool which is another thick disk, similar to the base; Upper surface and sides of the top disk are shallowly carved with intricate geometric patterns (round spirals, series of half-circles, etc.) and show traces of having been filled with lime originally; Similar designs decorate the monkeys’ bodies and the upper surface of the base.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 49.3, Max Diam = 36.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0007-0002   CAS 1984-0007-0002; Staff
Category Carvings
Object Name Staff
Culture Melanesian: Northern Massim
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Milne Bay Province: Massim District
County
Other Geographic Data Trobriand Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Lime
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.1, Thickness = 3.1, Length = 91.3
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0007-0003   CAS 1984-0007-0003; Staff
Category Carvings
Object Name Staff
Culture Melanesian: Northern Massim
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Milne Bay Province: Massim District
County
Other Geographic Data Trobriand Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Lime
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.2, Thickness = 1.9, Length = 87.0
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0007-0004   CAS 1984-0007-0004; Staff
Category Carvings
Object Name Staff
Culture Melanesian: Northern Massim
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Milne Bay Province: Massim District
County
Other Geographic Data Trobriand Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Lime
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.2, Thickness = 4.2, Length = 113.0
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0007-0005   CAS 1984-0007-0005; Staff
Category Carvings
Object Name Staff
Culture Melanesian: Northern Massim
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Milne Bay Province: Massim District
County
Other Geographic Data Trobriand Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Lime
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.1, Thickness = 2.7, Length = 59.8
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0007-0006   CAS 1984-0007-0006; Staff
Category Carvings
Object Name Staff
Culture Melanesian: Northern Massim
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Milne Bay Province: Massim District
County
Other Geographic Data Trobriand Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.3, Thickness = 2.3, Length = 58.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0007-0007   CAS 1984-0007-0007; Figurine (pig)
Category Carvings
Object Name Figurine (pig)
Culture Melanesian: Northern Massim
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Milne Bay Province: Massim District
County
Other Geographic Data Trobriand Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Lime
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.4, Width = 7.7, Length = 24.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0007-0008   CAS 1984-0007-0008; Figurine (pig)
Category Carvings
Object Name Figurine (pig)
Culture Melanesian: Northern Massim
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Milne Bay Province: Massim District
County
Other Geographic Data Trobriand Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Lime
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.9, Width = 7.3, Length = 21.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0007-0009   CAS 1984-0007-0009; Figurine (pig)
Category Carvings
Object Name Figurine (pig)
Culture Melanesian: Northern Massim
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Milne Bay Province: Massim District
County
Other Geographic Data Trobriand Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Lime
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.3, Width = 7.8, Length = 22.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0007-0010   CAS 1984-0007-0010; Bow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Bow
Culture Melanesian: Northern Massim
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Milne Bay Province: Massim District
County
Other Geographic Data Trobriand Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Rattan
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.9, Thickness = 2.0, Length = 186.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0007-0011   CAS 1984-0007-0011; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian: Northern Massim
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Milne Bay Province: Massim District
County
Other Geographic Data Trobriand Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cane; Wood; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells; Mud; Twine
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.2, Thickness = 1.6, Length = 169.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0007-0012   CAS 1984-0007-0012; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian: Northern Massim
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Milne Bay Province: Massim District
County
Other Geographic Data Trobriand Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cane; Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.3, Thickness = 1.3, Length = 170.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0007-0013   CAS 1984-0007-0013; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian: Northern Massim
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Milne Bay Province: Massim District
County
Other Geographic Data Trobriand Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cane; Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.3, Length = 151.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0007-0014   CAS 1984-0007-0014; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian: Northern Massim
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Milne Bay Province: Massim District
County
Other Geographic Data Trobriand Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cane; Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.6, Thickness = 1.4, Length = 163.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0007-0015   CAS 1984-0007-0015; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian: Northern Massim
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Milne Bay Province: Massim District
County
Other Geographic Data Trobriand Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cane; Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.2, Thickness = 1.3, Length = 177.0
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0007-0016   CAS 1984-0007-0016; Drum
Category Musical Instruments
Object Name Drum
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Milne Bay Province: Massim District
County
Other Geographic Data Trobriand Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 17.7, Depth = 14.8, Max Diam = 14.5, Length = 47.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0007-0017   CAS 1984-0007-0017; Bowl
Category Carvings; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
Culture Melanesian: Northern Massim
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Milne Bay Province: Massim District
County
Other Geographic Data Trobriand Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Lime
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.3, Width = 12.4, Length = 26.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0007-0018   CAS 1984-0007-0018; Bowl
Category Carvings; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
Culture Melanesian: Northern Massim
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Milne Bay Province: Massim District
County
Other Geographic Data Trobriand Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Lime
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.5, Width = 12.4, Length = 29.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0007-0019   CAS 1984-0007-0019; Bowl
Category Carvings; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Tami
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Lime
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.0, Width = 21.2, Length = 52.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0007-0020   CAS 1984-0007-0020; Comb / hair ornament
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Carvings
Object Name Comb / hair ornament
Culture Melanesian: Northern Massim
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Milne Bay Province: Massim District
County
Other Geographic Data Trobriand Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 8.4, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 17.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0007-0021   CAS 1984-0007-0021; Comb / hair ornament
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Comb / hair ornament
Culture Melanesian: Northern Massim
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Milne Bay Province: Massim District
County
Other Geographic Data Trobriand Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo; Cordage
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.5, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 31.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0007-0022   CAS 1984-0007-0022; Container
Category Vessels
Object Name Container
Culture Melanesian: Northern Massim
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Milne Bay Province: Massim District
County
Other Geographic Data Trobriand Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.1, Max Diam = 12.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0007-0023A,B   CAS 1984-0007-0023A,B; Gourd with stopper
Category Vessels
Object Name Gourd with stopper
Culture Melanesian: Northern Massim
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Milne Bay Province: Massim District
County
Other Geographic Data Trobriand Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Gourd; Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.0, Max Diam = 5.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0007-0024A,B   CAS 1984-0007-0024A,B; Lime container with stopper
Category Vessels
Object Name Lime container with stopper
Culture Melanesian: Northern Massim
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Milne Bay Province: Massim District
County
Other Geographic Data Trobriand Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Gourd; Plant material; Tusk
Description A: Gourd container; B: Stopper for gourd container.
Dimensions (cm) Height = A=8.3; B=6.6, Width = B=7.2, Max Diam = A=9.8; B=3.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0007-0025   CAS 1984-0007-0025; Mortar
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Mortar
Culture Melanesian: Northern Massim
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Milne Bay Province: Massim District
County
Other Geographic Data Trobriand Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Lime mortar in the shape of a canoe.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.4, Width = 4.0, Length = 27.4
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0007-0026   CAS 1984-0007-0026; Mortar
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Mortar
Culture Melanesian: Northern Massim
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Milne Bay Province: Massim District
County
Other Geographic Data Trobriand Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.3, Max Diam = 4.0, Length = 16.9
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0007-0027   CAS 1984-0007-0027; Mortar
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Mortar
Culture Melanesian: Northern Massim
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Milne Bay Province: Massim District
County
Other Geographic Data Trobriand Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 17.2, Depth = 4.9, Max Diam = 5.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0007-0028   CAS 1984-0007-0028; Lime spatula
Category Carvings; Tools & Implements
Object Name Lime spatula
Culture Melanesian: Northern Massim
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Milne Bay Province: Massim District
County
Other Geographic Data Trobriand Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.2, Max Diam = 1.6, Length = 23.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0007-0029   CAS 1984-0007-0029; Wooden implement
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Wooden implement
Culture Melanesian: Northern Massim
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Milne Bay Province: Massim District
County
Other Geographic Data Trobriand Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.7, Length = 16.0
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0007-0030   CAS 1984-0007-0030; Lime spatula
Category Carvings; Tools & Implements
Object Name Lime spatula
Culture Melanesian: Northern Massim
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Milne Bay Province: Massim District
County
Other Geographic Data Trobriand Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.6, Max Diam = 1.9, Length = 21.0
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0007-0031   CAS 1984-0007-0031; Lime spatula
Category Carvings; Tools & Implements
Object Name Lime spatula
Culture Melanesian: Northern Massim
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Milne Bay Province: Massim District
County
Other Geographic Data Trobriand Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.6, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 19.6
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0007-0032   CAS 1984-0007-0032; Lime spatula
Category Carvings; Tools & Implements
Object Name Lime spatula
Culture Melanesian: Northern Massim
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Milne Bay Province: Massim District
County
Other Geographic Data Trobriand Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.1, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 22.2
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0007-0033   CAS 1984-0007-0033; Lime spatula
Category Carvings; Tools & Implements
Object Name Lime spatula
Culture Melanesian: Northern Massim
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Milne Bay Province: Massim District
County
Other Geographic Data Trobriand Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.8, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 15.0
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0007-0034   CAS 1984-0007-0034; Lime spatula
Category Carvings; Tools & Implements
Object Name Lime spatula
Culture Melanesian: Northern Massim
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Milne Bay Province: Massim District
County
Other Geographic Data Trobriand Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.7, Thickness = 1.6, Length = 15.3
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0007-0035   CAS 1984-0007-0035; Lime spatula
Category Carvings; Tools & Implements
Object Name Lime spatula
Culture Melanesian: Northern Massim
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Milne Bay Province: Massim District
County
Other Geographic Data Trobriand Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.5, Thickness = 3.3, Length = 26.8
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0007-0036   CAS 1984-0007-0036; Lime spatula
Category Carvings; Tools & Implements
Object Name Lime spatula
Culture Melanesian: Northern Massim
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Milne Bay Province: Massim District
County
Other Geographic Data Trobriand Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.7, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 32.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0000   CAS 1984-0008-0000; Arrow foreshaft
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow foreshaft
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.1, Length = 30.4
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0001   CAS 1984-0008-0001; Drum
Category Musical Instruments
Object Name Drum
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data East coast
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood; Lizard skin
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 61.5, Depth = 18.4, Max Diam = 39.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0002   CAS 1984-0008-0002; Bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Bag
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 42.0, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 37.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0003   CAS 1984-0008-0003; Headrest
Category Carvings; Tools & Implements
Object Name Headrest
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Viti Levu
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 11.5, Width = 11.0, Length = 48.3
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0004   CAS 1984-0008-0004; Collection box
Category Carvings
Object Name Collection box
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Santa Cruz Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Vanikoro
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 23.2, Thickness = 1.1, Max Diam = 8.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0005   CAS 1984-0008-0005; Panpipes
Category Musical Instruments
Object Name Panpipes
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. Torba
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Gaua, Banks Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo; Plant fiber; Pitch (?)
Description Panpipes made from 10 hollowed sections of bamboo stems of graduated lengths, all laid side by side and twined together plant fibers; The lower end of each bamboo stem is plugged with black pitch-like substance and entire exterior of panpipes is blackened; Longest stem holds the key note, with each succeeding stem a bit shorter to produce a slightly higher note.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 9.6, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 15.8
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0006   CAS 1984-0008-0006; Comb / hair ornament
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Carvings
Object Name Comb / hair ornament
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Santa Cruz Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Ovealu
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 9.9, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 38.3
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0007   CAS 1984-0008-0007; Comb
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Carvings; Tools & Implements
Object Name Comb
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. Torba
County
Other Geographic Data Reef Islets, Banks Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood
Description Large hair comb carved from single piece of wood; Overall shape is rectangular with elongated, spatulate handle; Both faces are planed very smooth; 27 rounded teeth are carved from distal end and they extend approx. half total length of comb; Teeth taper abruptly at distal end to sharp points; "Moia" (possibly "Mota"?) is carved into surface on proximal end of comb; Spatulate handle is constricted near its base and flares out toward its proximal end which is rounded.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 14.4, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 36.5
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0008   CAS 1984-0008-0008; Comb
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Carvings; Tools & Implements
Object Name Comb
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Santa Cruz Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 8.6, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 36.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0009   CAS 1984-0008-0009; Comb / hair ornament
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Carvings
Object Name Comb / hair ornament
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. Sama
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Espiritu Santo
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1926
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood
Description Hair comb carved from single piece of wood; Overall shape is rectangular, with row of contiguous openwork triangles carved along top edge; 15 cylindrical teeth extend down from upper edge of comb, each tapered to a distal point; All teeth are of a relative uniform length except one at the end which is slightly shorter; All surfaces are sanded smooth and stained dark brown to black.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 12.3, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 12.3
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0010   CAS 1984-0008-0010; Comb / hair ornament
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Carvings
Object Name Comb / hair ornament
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Eastern New Guinea
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1928
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 7.7, Thickness = 0.1, Length = 15.0
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0011   CAS 1984-0008-0011; Comb
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Comb
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Santa Cruz Islands
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Vanikoro
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920-1928
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood; Plant fiber; String
Description Hair comb carved from single leaf or branch; Overall shape is triangular and flat in cross-section; Proximal end shows numerous ribs flaring out from central rib; Where their proximal ends join, they are bound with single turn of fiber and then completely wrapped with thread; Proximal end of each rib is square in cross-section; Beyond midpoint of comb, each rib is carved into elongated, rounded tooth that tapers toward distal end; At base of teeth a wooden crossbar is held in place with elaborate twining of fibers or string; Entire proximal end of comb originally covered with resin coating.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 8.3, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 22.9
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0012   CAS 1984-0008-0012; Comb
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Comb
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Santa Cruz Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.8, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 29.9
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0013   CAS 1984-0008-0013; Comb
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Comb
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Santa Cruz Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.9, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 19.9
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0014   CAS 1984-0008-0014; Comb
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Comb
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Santa Cruz Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.7, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 16.5
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0015   CAS 1984-0008-0015; Comb / hair ornament
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Comb / hair ornament
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Bougainville; Village: Kieta
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1927
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo
Description Hair comb made from cross-section of very large-diameter bamboo pole; Overall shape is rectangular and concave-convex in cross-section corresponding to natural curve of bamboo; Distal end is carved into 13 long flat teeth that extend approx. 3/4 total length of comb and taper slightly toward distal end; Proximal end is decorated with 2 parallel bands, each engraved with continuous pattern of stacked negative diamonds against background of fine-line hachures.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 8.0, Depth = 2.2, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 13.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0016   CAS 1984-0008-0016; Currency
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Currency
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: San Cristobal (Bauro)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. late 1800s to early 1900s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Shell (Tridacna sp.)
Description Currency created from large circular ring of shell that has been cut and polished to shape; Top and bottom edges are flat, while interior and exterior edges are slightly rounded; Color is off-white; Original field collection tag indicates its value as 50 d or cl (?).
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.9, Max Diam = 13.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0017   CAS 1984-0008-0017; Currency
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Currency
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Shell (Tridacna sp.)
Description
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.4, Max Diam = 3.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0018   CAS 1984-0008-0018; Currency
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Currency
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: San Cristobal (Bauro)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. late 1800s to early 1900s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Shell (Tridacna sp.)
Description Currency created from large round shell disk that has been cut and polished to shape; Disk is very slightly biconvex in cross-section; Single hole has been drilled near the center and a second one nearer to the edge; Color is off-white.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.3, Max Diam = 12.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0019   CAS 1984-0008-0019; Currency
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Currency
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Shell (Tridacna sp.)
Description
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 1.8, Max Diam = 12.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0020   CAS 1984-0008-0020; Currency
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Currency
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Shell (Tridacna sp.)
Description
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 1.5, Max Diam = 9.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0021   CAS 1984-0008-0021; Bracelet
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bracelet
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Shell
Description Narrow band bracelet made by removing the entire upper portion from a bivalve shell and grinding and polishing the cut edges very smooth; A floral and geometric design is cut and filed along the outer edge of the bracelet, nearly encircling its entire diameter.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.8, Max Diam = 9.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0022   CAS 1984-0008-0022; Bracelet
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bracelet
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Choiseul, Vella Lavella Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Shell (Tridacna sp.)
Description Narrow band bracelet made by removing the entire upper portion from a bivalve shell and grinding and polishing the cut edges very smooth; Except for being polished, the bracelet is completely undecorated.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.9, Max Diam = 9.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0023   CAS 1984-0008-0023; Bracelet
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bracelet
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Shell
Description Narrow band bracelet made by removing the entire upper portion from a bivalve shell and grinding and polishing the cut edges very smooth; Except for being polished, the bracelet is completely undecorated.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 8.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0024   CAS 1984-0008-0024; Bracelet
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bracelet
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Shell
Description Narrow band bracelet made by removing the entire upper portion from a bivalve shell and grinding and polishing the cut edges very smooth; Except for being polished, the bracelet is completely undecorated.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 10.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0025   CAS 1984-0008-0025; Bracelet
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bracelet
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Shell
Description Narrow band bracelet made by removing the entire upper portion from a bivalve shell and grinding and polishing the cut edges very smooth; Except for being polished, the bracelet is completely undecorated.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.8, Max Diam = 9.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0026   CAS 1984-0008-0026; Bracelet
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bracelet
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Shell
Description Narrow band bracelet made by removing the entire upper portion from a bivalve shell and grinding and polishing the cut edges very smooth; Except for being polished, the bracelet is completely undecorated.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 7.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0027   CAS 1984-0008-0027; Bracelet
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bracelet
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Shell
Description Narrow band bracelet made by removing the entire upper portion from a bivalve shell and grinding and polishing the cut edges very smooth; Except for being polished, the bracelet is completely undecorated.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.8, Max Diam = 7.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0028   CAS 1984-0008-0028; Bracelet
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bracelet
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Shell
Description Narrow band bracelet made by removing the entire upper portion from a bivalve shell and grinding and polishing the cut edges very smooth; Except for being polished, the bracelet is completely undecorated.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 7.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0029   CAS 1984-0008-0029; Bracelet
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bracelet
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Shell
Description Narrow band bracelet made by removing the entire upper portion from a bivalve shell and grinding and polishing the cut edges very smooth; Except for being polished, the bracelet is completely undecorated.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.8, Max Diam = 7.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0030   CAS 1984-0008-0030; Bracelet
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bracelet
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Shell
Description Narrow band bracelet made by removing the entire upper portion from a bivalve shell and grinding and polishing the cut edges very smooth; Except for being polished, the bracelet is completely undecorated.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.7, Max Diam = 7.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0031A,B   CAS 1984-0008-0031A,B; Ornament or bracelet (boar tusk)
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Ornament or bracelet (boar tusk)
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1926
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Pig tusk
Description
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 1.1, Max Diam = 8.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0032   CAS 1984-0008-0032; Ornament or bracelet (boar tusk)
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Ornament or bracelet (boar tusk)
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Pig tusk
Description Ornament consisting of a boar's tusk which has grown in a nearly complete circle and is unmodified except for a single small hole drilled near its proximal end; To attain such teeth, specially selected pigs in Vanuatu are specially fed and prevented from foraging so they will not break off their tusks; Such tusks are worn as bracelets or pendants and are also used as decorative elements on masks and other ceremonial objects.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 1.7, Max Diam = 10.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0034   CAS 1984-0008-0034; Ornament or bracelet (boar tusk)
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Ornament or bracelet (boar tusk)
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Pig tusk
Description Ornament consisting of a boar's tusk which has grown in a complete circle and is unmodified; To attain such teeth, specially selected pigs in Vanuatu are specially fed and prevented from foraging so they will not break off their tusks; Such tusks are worn as bracelets or pendants and are also used as decorative elements on masks and other ceremonial objects.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 1.2, Max Diam = 10.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0035A-D   CAS 1984-0008-0035A-D; Ornaments (4)
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Carvings
Object Name Ornaments (4)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Vella Lavella; Skull Caves
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bone; Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = A=9.0, Thickness = A=0.6, Length = A=7.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0036   CAS 1984-0008-0036; Currency
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Currency
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Choiseul
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Shell: Tridacna sp.
Description Currency created from piece of flat Tridacna shell that has been cut into triangular shape with a rounded apex; Triangular hole with rounded apex is cut into upper half of shell; Side opposite apex is bifacially ground thin and a series of shallow V-shaped notches are filed along it.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 11.2, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 8.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0037   CAS 1984-0008-0037; Ornament
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Ornament
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Clam shell; Reed fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 9.0, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 9.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0038A-D   CAS 1984-0008-0038A-D; Currency
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Currency
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Santa Cruz Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Anuda (Cherry)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Shells
Description
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = A,D=0.5; B,C=0.4, Max Diam = A=11.5; B=10.3; C=12.0; D=7.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0039   CAS 1984-0008-0039; Headband / shell lei
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Headband / shell lei
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Shells; Commercial cloth; Thread
Description
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 3.5, Max Diam = ca. 25.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0043A,B   CAS 1984-0008-0043A,B; Earrings
Category Bead & Leatherwork; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Earrings
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Santa Cruz Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Sea turtle shell (tortoiseshell); Glass beads; Wood; Native cordage
Description Pair of earrings consisting of an elongated bar cut from a piece of turtle shell with a central circle flanked by openwork triangles on either side; Fastened along the bottom edge of the shell bar is a single strand of light green glass beads, possibly strung on a wooden skewer and tied to the shell bar in three places with native cordage; “A” has 16 beads and “B” has 17 beads.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.2, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 8.8
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0051   CAS 1984-0008-0051; Pounder
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Pounder
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Cook Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Stone
Description Stone pounder; Looks like Society Islands pounder identified from a book of the Cook expeditions.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 7.8, Length = 12.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0052   CAS 1984-0008-0052; Pounder
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Pounder
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Marquesas Islands?
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 11.2, Length = 19.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0053   CAS 1984-0008-0053; Pounder
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Pounder
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 8.8, Length = 14.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0054   CAS 1984-0008-0054; Pounder
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Pounder
Culture Polynesian: Marquesan
Global Region Oceania
Country Marquesas Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 16.1, Length = 22.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0055   CAS 1984-0008-0055; Ornament
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Bead & Leatherwork
Object Name Ornament
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Dog teeth; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells; Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.8, Thickness = 3.3, Length = ca. 26.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0056   CAS 1984-0008-0056; Ornament
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Ornament
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Samarai (?)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Ovula snail shell; Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 18.2, Depth = 4.3, Length = 35.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0057   CAS 1984-0008-0057; Armband
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Bead & Leatherwork
Object Name Armband
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. Central Vanuatu, probably
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Cordage; Glass beads
Description Armband consisting of a woven fiber band that is completely decorated on its exterior with small glass trade beads arranged in diagonal columns of stacked triangles in colors of red, white, blue, and black; Armbands of this type are worn by men to denote a particular societal status or grade.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 8.5, Thickness = 0.4, Max Diam = ca. 10.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0058A,B   CAS 1984-0008-0058A,B; Fishing lure and hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fishing lure and hook
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s (A)
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Shell: pearl oyster (Pinctada sp.) and abalone (Haliotis sp.); Sea turtle shell (tortoiseshell); Glass beads; Cordage
Description A: Fishing lure comprising an elongated shaft that is cut from a pearl oyster shell and has a short triangular projection on its lower end and gradually tapers to a point at the upper end that also includes expanded lateral tangs; Lateral edges are carefully shaped; Pair of very short square tangs are cut along each lateral edge near base and a separate upward curving turtle shell hook is secured perpendicular to the shaft, with native cordage that is wrapped around both the hook and the shaft, as well as through a hole that is drilled through the base of the hook; Also secured within the cordage wrapping is a single short stand of 12 small glass seed beads (9 yellow, 1 white, and 2 blue) and bits of red wool yarn, all of which originally hung pendant from the shaft as fringe; Expanded lateral tangs at upper end of shaft provided for attaching short line by which lure could be fastened to a fishing line; B: Small V-shaped hook carved from a single piece of shell; Black markings along shaft of hook are meant to portray eyes and body markings of small fish; Length of native cordage is tied to proximal end of shaft; Hook was accompanied by CAS 1984-0008-0058A when received by CAS, and the two are assumed to have been used together.
Dimensions (cm) Width = A=1.6, Thickness = A=2.5, Length = A=8.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0059A,B   CAS 1984-0008-0059A,B; Fishing lure and hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fishing lure and hook
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s (A)
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Shell: pearl oyster (Pinctada sp.) and abalone (Haliotis sp.); Sea turtle shell (tortoiseshell); Glass beads; Cordage
Description A: Fishing lure comprising an elongated shaft that is cut from a pearl oyster shell and has a short triangular projection on its lower end and gradually tapers to a point at the upper end that also includes expanded lateral tangs; Lateral edges are carefully shaped; Pair of very short square tangs are cut along each lateral edge near base and a separate upward curving turtle shell hook is secured perpendicular to the shaft, with native cordage that is wrapped around both the hook and the shaft, as well as through a hole that is drilled through the base of the hook; Also secured within the cordage wrapping is a single short stand of 7 small glass seed beads (4 white and 3 red) and a tuft of red wool yarn at its end, all of which hang pendant from the shaft as fringe; Expanded lateral tangs at upper end of shaft provided for attaching short line by which lure could be fastened to a fishing line; B: Small V-shaped hook carved from a single piece of shell; Black markings along shaft of hook are meant to portray eyes and body markings of small fish; Length of native cordage is tied to proximal end of shaft; Hook was accompanied by CAS 1984-0008-0059A when received by CAS, and the two are assumed to have been used together.
Dimensions (cm) Width = A=1.4, Thickness = A=2.3, Length = A=8.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0060   CAS 1984-0008-0060; Basketry band
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Basketry band
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands or Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.8, Max Diam = 8.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0061   CAS 1984-0008-0061; Ornament
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Bead & Leatherwork
Object Name Ornament
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bark; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 13.2, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 18.0
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0062   CAS 1984-0008-0062; Utensil
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Utensil
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Polynesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.9, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 28.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0063   CAS 1984-0008-0063; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.0, Thickness = 2.5, Length = 10.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0064   CAS 1984-0008-0064; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.2, Thickness = 1.8, Length = 6.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0065   CAS 1984-0008-0065; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.1, Thickness = 2.2, Length = 10.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0066   CAS 1984-0008-0066; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 9.0, Thickness = 3.8, Length = 15.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0067   CAS 1984-0008-0067; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.3, Thickness = 1.7, Length = 7.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0068   CAS 1984-0008-0068; Axe blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Axe blade
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Highlands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 9.0, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 21.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0069   CAS 1984-0008-0069; Container
Category Vessels
Object Name Container
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Tuamotu Archipelago
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Tureia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Coconut shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.5, Max Diam = 13.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0070   CAS 1984-0008-0070; Container
Category Vessels
Object Name Container
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Tuamotu Archipelago
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Tureia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Coconut shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.4, Max Diam = 13.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0071   CAS 1984-0008-0071; Cup
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Cup
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Marquesas Islands?
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Fatu Hiva?
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Coconut shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.9, Max Diam = 12.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0072   CAS 1984-0008-0072; Cup
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Cup
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Marquesas Islands?
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Fatu Hiva?
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Coconut shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.0, Max Diam = 12.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0073   CAS 1984-0008-0073; Cup
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Cup
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Marquesas Islands?
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Fatu Hiva?
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Coconut shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.1, Max Diam = 11.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0074   CAS 1984-0008-0074; Cup
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Cup
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Marquesas Islands?
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Fatu Hiva?
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Coconut shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.4, Max Diam = 12.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0075   CAS 1984-0008-0075; Cup
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Cup
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Marquesas Islands?
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Fatu Hiva?
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Coconut shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.8, Max Diam = 12.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0076   CAS 1984-0008-0076; Cup
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Cup
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Marquesas Islands?
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Fatu Hiva?
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Coconut shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.7, Max Diam = 11.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0077   CAS 1984-0008-0077; Container
Category Vessels
Object Name Container
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Gourd
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.2, Thickness = 0.3, Max Diam = 14.8
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0078   CAS 1984-0008-0078; Coconut carving (human head)
Category Carvings
Object Name Coconut carving (human head)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Coconut shell with husk; Paint
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.6, Depth = 9.9, Length = 21.8
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0079   CAS 1984-0008-0079; Carved figure (woman)
Category Carvings
Object Name Carved figure (woman)
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 20.3, Width = 4.6, Depth = 4.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0080   CAS 1984-0008-0080; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
Culture Polynesian: Tongan (?)
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Troluhad or Fotohaa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920-1925
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Clay; Paint
Description Small round and shallow bowl with wide, flat base, rounded sides, inward curving rim, and wide mouth; Interior and exterior surfaces are scraped smooth and are undecorated except for band of very small fish arranged in single file that has been hand painted around upper side of bowl in colors of white, blue, black, and yellow; Printed in black lettering just below the painted band is "Flying Fish _ _ das" (Barbados?); Overall color of bowl is terra cotta.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.3, Thickness = 0.6, Rim Diam = 6.5, Max Diam = 8.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0081   CAS 1984-0008-0081; Dress or dance tunic
Category Textiles
Object Name Dress or dance tunic
Culture Polynesian: Tongan
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Paper mulberry bark; Shells; Seeds; Pandanus fiber; Commercial cotton cloth; Cotton (?) thread
Description Child's dress or dance tunic made from a single piece of tapa cloth that is folded in half along the shoulder and the two halves partially seamed together along the sides and under the short sleeves; Tapa cloth is made from strips of paper mulberry bark that have been beaten into thin sheets and overlapped to form a larger sheet which is undecorated except for large negative inverted and off-centered "U' shape on front of dress; Except for inverted "U' shape motif, entire surface of dress was rubbed to yield an all-over brown color; Semi-circular neck hole and outer edges of both sleeves are edged with strips of commercially printed cotton cloth and small folded triangles of natural colored and dyed red pandanus, all machine sewn to dress with black thread; Neck hole is framed on front and back with several rows of dark brown seed beads and several rows of off-white and darker brown olivella shells, all laid in rows parallel to contour of neck hole; Numerous short strands of additional olivella shells hang pendant from the shells framing the neck hole, with bits of dyed red pandanus attached to the final bead on many of the strands.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 60.0, Thickness = 2.3, Length = ca. 56.0
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0082   CAS 1984-0008-0082; Club
Category Weaponry
Object Name Club
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood; Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Depth = 24.3, Max Diam = 7.8, Length = ca. 96.0
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0083   CAS 1984-0008-0083; Club
Category Weaponry
Object Name Club
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood; Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Depth = 18.0, Max Diam = 5.9, Length = ca. 87.5
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0084   CAS 1984-0008-0084; Club
Category Weaponry
Object Name Club
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood
Description Throwing club.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 8.8, Length = 39.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0085   CAS 1984-0008-0085; Axe handle
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Axe handle
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Highlands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 47.0, Thickness = 5.2, Length = 48.5
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0086   CAS 1984-0008-0086; Fly whisk / switch
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fly whisk / switch
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood; Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 2.5, Length = ca. 92.0
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0087   CAS 1984-0008-0087; Fly whisk / switch
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fly whisk / switch
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood; Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = ca. 28.0, Length = 46.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0088   CAS 1984-0008-0088; Fly whisk / switch
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fly whisk / switch
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood; Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = ca. 29.0, Length = 41.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0091   CAS 1984-0008-0091; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western? Melanesia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 15.0, Max Diam = ca. 13.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0092   CAS 1984-0008-0092; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western Melanesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 16.5, Max Diam = ca. 17.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0093   CAS 1984-0008-0093; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western? Melanesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 19.0, Max Diam = ca. 16.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0094   CAS 1984-0008-0094; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western? Melanesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 20.0, Max Diam = ca. 25.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0095   CAS 1984-0008-0095; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 10.0, Rim Diam = ca. 22.0, Max Diam = ca. 25.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0096   CAS 1984-0008-0096; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.3, Rim Diam = 12.0, Max Diam = 15.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0097   CAS 1984-0008-0097; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.1, Rim Diam = 10.2, Max Diam = 15.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0098   CAS 1984-0008-0098; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 21.5, Width = 20.0, Length = 27.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0099   CAS 1984-0008-0099; Loincloth
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Loincloth
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. Penama
County
Other Geographic Data Pentecost Island
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1927
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Pandanus (?) fiber; Native dye
Description Rectangular textile loincloth woven in two long strips that are joined together down the center; Each strip is woven in 2/2 simple plaiting technique; Along the sides, the fibers are folded over and are partially woven back into the band; At each end, the fibers are shredded and gathered into 3 small fringe bundles; Front of loincloth is stencil printed with 4 long rows of chevron motifs, flanked along sides by plain narrow band, all printed deep purple-red on white background.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 17.0, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 99.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0100   CAS 1984-0008-0100; Bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Bag
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western? Polynesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 21.0, Width = 25.1, Thickness = 4.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0101   CAS 1984-0008-0101; Projectile point
Category Weaponry
Object Name Projectile point
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.5, Length = 17.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0102   CAS 1984-0008-0102; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Santa Cruz Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Duff Islands
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Uputua
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.0, Max Diam = 35.0
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0103   CAS 1984-0008-0103; Pubic apron
Category Textiles
Object Name Pubic apron
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: San Cristobal (Bauro)
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 13.0, Thickness = ca. 2.5, Length = ca. 31.0
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0104   CAS 1984-0008-0104; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Hat
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Tubuai (Austral) Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 31.0, Max Diam = 11.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0105   CAS 1984-0008-0105; Basket / bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket / bag
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Santa Cruz Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Santa Cruz
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.0, Max Diam = 24.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0106   CAS 1984-0008-0106; Bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Bag
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1926
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Pandanus fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 22.5, Width = 16.0, Length = 31.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0107   CAS 1984-0008-0107; Bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Bag
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Santa Cruz Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Santa Cruz
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 23.5, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 40.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0111A,B   CAS 1984-0008-0111A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 9.0, Rim Diam = 17.2, Max Diam = ca. 26.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0112   CAS 1984-0008-0112; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.3, Rim Diam = ca. 21.5, Max Diam = 25.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0113   CAS 1984-0008-0113; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.7, Width = 31.8, Length = 35.6
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0114   CAS 1984-0008-0114; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Polynesian: Tahitian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 22.5, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 35.0
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0115   CAS 1984-0008-0115; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Polynesian: Tahitian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 29.0, Thickness = 1.3, Length = 47.5
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0116   CAS 1984-0008-0116; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Polynesian: Tahitian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 25.5, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 42.7
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0117   CAS 1984-0008-0117; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Western Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western? Polynesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 25.5, Thickness = 1.7, Length = ca. 41.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0118   CAS 1984-0008-0118; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Western Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western? Polynesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 22.5, Thickness = 1.7, Length = ca. 34.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0119   CAS 1984-0008-0119; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Western Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western? Polynesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 22.2, Thickness = 1.7, Length = 30.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0120   CAS 1984-0008-0120; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Western Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western? Polynesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 24.0, Thickness = 1.7, Length = 32.8
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0121   CAS 1984-0008-0121; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 29.0, Thickness = 1.4, Length = 40.3
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0122   CAS 1984-0008-0122; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Western Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji or Western Polynesia
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Fiji or Western Polynesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 26.8, Thickness = 2.1, Length = 42.5
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0123   CAS 1984-0008-0123; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Polynesian: Samoan or Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa or Fiji
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 23.5, Thickness = 1.6, Length = 38.0
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0124   CAS 1984-0008-0124; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Western Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji or Western Polynesia
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Fiji or Western Polynesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 27.0, Thickness = 1.5, Length = 46.0
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0125   CAS 1984-0008-0125; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Western Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji or Western Polynesia
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Fiji or Western Polynesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 26.0, Thickness = 1.9, Length = 46.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0126   CAS 1984-0008-0126; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Viti Levu; Village: Suva
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 22.5, Thickness = 2.8, Length = 32.5
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0127   CAS 1984-0008-0127; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 25.2, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 39.0
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0128   CAS 1984-0008-0128; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 23.5, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 39.0
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0129   CAS 1984-0008-0129; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 23.8, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 38.0
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0130   CAS 1984-0008-0130; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 21.5, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 36.0
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0131   CAS 1984-0008-0131; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 23.5, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 50.0
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0132   CAS 1984-0008-0132; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 23.0, Thickness = 2.7, Length = 52.0
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0133   CAS 1984-0008-0133; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Polynesian: Tahitian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 23.5, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 38.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0135   CAS 1984-0008-0135; Loincloth
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Loincloth
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Santa Cruz Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Anuda (Cherry)
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bark
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 31.5, Length = 311.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0136   CAS 1984-0008-0136; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Santa Cruz Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Anuda (Cherry)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Mulberry bark
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 35.0, Length = 512.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0137   CAS 1984-0008-0137; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country New Caledonia
State/Prov./Dist. Uvea
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Wallis
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Paper mulberry bark; Native and aniline dyes
Description Elongated, rectangular tapa cloth, possibly a lafi, a bandolier worn by men, made from strips of paper mulberry bark that have been beaten into thin sheets which are then overlapped to form a larger cloth; Design field is divided into series of horizontal bands at each end covering approximately 1/4 of the field, with the central area left open; End bands are decorated with various motifs, including stars, plants, and checkerboard designs, all painted in colors of dark blue, purple, and turquoise blue black; Similar motifs are repeated in central field, but more sparsely; Solid black border frames cloth on all four sides; Ends of cloth have been cut to form series of wide triangular fringes that are painted with black border designs.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 55.5, Length = 244.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0138   CAS 1984-0008-0138; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western Polynesia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 186.0, Length = 215.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0139   CAS 1984-0008-0139; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western Polynesia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 115.0, Length = 198.0
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0140   CAS 1984-0008-0140; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 95.0, Length = 152.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0141   CAS 1984-0008-0141; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western or Central Polynesia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 33.0, Length = 232.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0142   CAS 1984-0008-0142; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 118.0, Length = 137.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0143   CAS 1984-0008-0143; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1920s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description Large rectangular tapa cloth made from strips of mulberry bark that have been beaten into thin sheets that are overlapped to form a larger cloth, which is then painted overall with designs and cut into smaller sections such as this example; Design field is divided into 5 narrow columns of rectangular blocks alternating with 4 wide columns of 6 rectangular blocks; Blocks in end and center narrow columns are alternately brown or black, while the blocks in remaining two narrow columns are all painted with single black diamond shapes, forming the trunks of palm trees (?), whose leaves are depicted in the flanking columns of wider blocks, also including a coconut (?) in alternating blocks; Wide band along two ends of the cloth are undecorated except for series of wide and widely spaced brown diagonal lines, and the numbers "6" through "10" along one end, indicating the measurements from the original large cloth from which this example was cut.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 252.0, Length = ca. 208.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0144   CAS 1984-0008-0144; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Tongan
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 416.0, Length = ca. 448.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0145   CAS 1984-0008-0145; Cloth (lava lava)
Category Textiles
Object Name Cloth (lava lava)
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Tubuai (Austral) Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Rapa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1920s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Probably cotton; Aniline dye
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 104.0, Length = ca. 184.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0146   CAS 1984-0008-0146; Cloth (lava lava)
Category Textiles
Object Name Cloth (lava lava)
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Tubuai (Austral) Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Rapa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1920s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Probably cotton; Aniline dye
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 99.0, Length = ca. 170.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0147   CAS 1984-0008-0147; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. Malampa
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Ambrym
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 62.4, Length = 37.0
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0149A-C   CAS 1984-0008-0149A-C; Dress
Category Textiles
Object Name Dress
Culture Polynesian: Tahitian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Grass; Seeds
Description Ceremonial dance dress worn by men.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 31.0, Thickness = 4.9, Length = 131.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0150   CAS 1984-0008-0150; Head ornament
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Head ornament
Culture Polynesian: Tahitian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Tahiti
County
Other Geographic Data Pape'ete
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 17.0, Max Diam = ca. 14.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0151   CAS 1984-0008-0151; Dress
Category Textiles
Object Name Dress
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. Malampa
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Malakula
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1926
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Pandanus fiber; Native dye
Description Rectangular textile (identified by collector as girl's dress), woven in two bands that are fastened together down center; Both bands are woven almost entirely in 1/1 plain plaiting except for several rows woven in 3/1 along sides and several zigzag designs woven in 2/1 near each end; small band along one end is also woven in openwork pattern; Fibers along one side and along both ends are shredded an extend as short fringe; Entire textile is dyed deep purple-red except for several paired parallel lines and two bands of stacked chevrons, all of which are resist dyed and are oriented parallel to short axis of textile. (See CAS 1984-0008-0264A for a belt that may have been part of this skirt originally.)
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 26.0, Thickness = 0.2, Length = ca. 92.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0152   CAS 1984-0008-0152; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Milne Bay Province: Massim District
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 25.5, Length = 32.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0153   CAS 1984-0008-0153; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Melanesian or Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia or Polynesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 13.7, Length = 40.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0154   CAS 1984-0008-0154; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 21.3, Length = 62.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0155   CAS 1984-0008-0155; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Polynesian: Tahitian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 28.0, Length = 85.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0156   CAS 1984-0008-0156; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Polynesian: Tahitian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 27.4, Length = 69.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0157   CAS 1984-0008-0157; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Pandanus
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 13.5, Length = 87.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0158   CAS 1984-0008-0158; Bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Bag
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 79.0, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 51.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0159   CAS 1984-0008-0159; Bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Bag
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 60.5, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 44.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0160   CAS 1984-0008-0160; Bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Bag
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 67.0, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 53.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0161   CAS 1984-0008-0161; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: San Cristobal (Bauro)
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 21.3, Length = 53.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0162   CAS 1984-0008-0162; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Polynesian: Tahitian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 32.5, Length = 49.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0163   CAS 1984-0008-0163; Head ornament
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Head ornament
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Polynesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.0, Max Diam = 20.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0164   CAS 1984-0008-0164; Necklace
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Teeth
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 9.6, Length = 3.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0165A,B   CAS 1984-0008-0165A,B; Ornaments (2)
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Ornaments (2)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Samarai (?)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Shell: Conus; Sennit fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 1.5; 1.4, Max Diam = 6.5; 7.0
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0166   CAS 1984-0008-0166; Pubic apron
Category Textiles
Object Name Pubic apron
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 13.0, Thickness = ca. 2.0, Length = ca. 50.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0167   CAS 1984-0008-0167; Mat
Category Basketry
Object Name Mat
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.3, Max Diam = 21.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0168   CAS 1984-0008-0168; Mat
Category Basketry
Object Name Mat
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 19.7, Thickness = 0.1, Length = 24.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0169   CAS 1984-0008-0169; Mat
Category Basketry
Object Name Mat
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 17.2, Thickness = 0.1, Length = 20.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0170   CAS 1984-0008-0170; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo; Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.0, Length = 117.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0171   CAS 1984-0008-0171; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo; Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.1, Length = 108.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0172   CAS 1984-0008-0172; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo; Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.1, Length = 107.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0173   CAS 1984-0008-0173; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo; Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.8, Length = 123.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0174   CAS 1984-0008-0174; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo; Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.1, Length = 108.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0175   CAS 1984-0008-0175; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo; Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.9, Length = 109.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0176   CAS 1984-0008-0176; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo; Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 2.0, Length = 138.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0177   CAS 1984-0008-0177; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo; Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.4, Length = 141.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0178   CAS 1984-0008-0178; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo; Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.8, Length = 136.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0179   CAS 1984-0008-0179; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo; Pitch (?); Plant fiber
Description Arrow with shaft made from unmodified bamboo shoot; Foreshaft is made from wide bamboo splinter that is sharpened at distal end and hafted to distal end of arrow shaft by means of several woven bands, one woven ring, and large quantity of pitch-like substance; Woven hafting bands and ring are all painted with red pigment.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 2.0, Length = 132.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0180   CAS 1984-0008-0180; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo; Pitch (?); Plant fiber
Description Arrow with shaft made from unmodified bamboo shoot; Foreshaft is made from wide bamboo splinter that is sharpened at distal end and hafted to distal end of arrow shaft by means of several woven bands, one woven ring, and large quantity of pitch-like substance; Woven hafting bands and ring are all painted with red pigment.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.6, Length = 129.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0181   CAS 1984-0008-0181; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo; Wood; Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.1, Length = 123.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0182   CAS 1984-0008-0182; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.6, Length = 130.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0183   CAS 1984-0008-0183; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo; Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.4, Length = 135.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0184   CAS 1984-0008-0184; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.6, Length = 141.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0185   CAS 1984-0008-0185; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.0, Length = 133.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0186   CAS 1984-0008-0186; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo; Pitch (?); Plant fiber
Description Arrow with shaft made from unmodified bamboo shoot; Foreshaft is made from a slightly larger bamboo shoot that has been cut obliquely to form a sharp point and hafted to distal end of arrow shaft by means of several woven bands, one woven ring, and large quantity of pitch-like substance.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.2, Length = 128.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0187   CAS 1984-0008-0187; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 2.2, Length = 130.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0188   CAS 1984-0008-0188; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.7, Length = 142.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0189   CAS 1984-0008-0189; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.9, Length = 115.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0190   CAS 1984-0008-0190; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 2.2, Length = 138.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0191   CAS 1984-0008-0191; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.4, Length = 143.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0192   CAS 1984-0008-0192; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 2.2, Length = 133.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0193   CAS 1984-0008-0193; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.9, Length = 126.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0194   CAS 1984-0008-0194; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo; Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.9, Length = 127.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0195   CAS 1984-0008-0195; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo; Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.9, Length = 134.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0196   CAS 1984-0008-0196; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo; Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.1, Length = 115.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0197   CAS 1984-0008-0197; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.9, Length = 136.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0198   CAS 1984-0008-0198; Fishing spear
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fishing spear
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo; Metal: Iron
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.9, Length = 138.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0199   CAS 1984-0008-0199; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.5, Length = 141.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0200   CAS 1984-0008-0200; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 2.5, Length = 132.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0201   CAS 1984-0008-0201; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo; Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.9, Length = 126.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0202   CAS 1984-0008-0202; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.9, Length = 154.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0203   CAS 1984-0008-0203; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo; Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.5, Length = 121.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0204   CAS 1984-0008-0204; Arrow shaft
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow shaft
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.0, Length = 115.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0205   CAS 1984-0008-0205; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo; Wood; Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.8, Length = 108.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0206   CAS 1984-0008-0206; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo; Wood; Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.9, Length = 111.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0207   CAS 1984-0008-0207; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.7, Length = 130.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0208   CAS 1984-0008-0208; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.9, Length = 133.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0209   CAS 1984-0008-0209; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo; Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.9, Length = 114.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0210   CAS 1984-0008-0210; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.9, Length = 134.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0211   CAS 1984-0008-0211; Arrow shaft
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow shaft
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.0, Length = 122.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0212   CAS 1984-0008-0212; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.9, Length = 107.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0213   CAS 1984-0008-0213; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo; Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.8, Length = 114.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0214   CAS 1984-0008-0214; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo; Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.8, Length = 128.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0215   CAS 1984-0008-0215; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo; Plant fiber; Resin
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.9, Length = 133.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0216   CAS 1984-0008-0216; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo; Wood; Plant fiber; Resin
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.9, Length = 104.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0217   CAS 1984-0008-0217; Arrow shaft
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow shaft
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo; Wood; Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.8, Length = 112.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0218   CAS 1984-0008-0218; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.8, Length = 107.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0219   CAS 1984-0008-0219; Arrow shaft
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow shaft
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.0, Length = 105.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0220   CAS 1984-0008-0220; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.1, Length = 84.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0221   CAS 1984-0008-0221; Bow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Bow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands or Santa Cruz Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 2.8, Length = ca. 208.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0222   CAS 1984-0008-0222; Bow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Bow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.6, Thickness = 2.3, Length = 178.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0223   CAS 1984-0008-0223; Tray
Category Basketry
Object Name Tray
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.0, Width = 22.5, Length = 29.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0224   CAS 1984-0008-0224; Spoon
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Spoon
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Valua (Saddle), Banks Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1926
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood
Description Large spoon carved from single piece of wood; elongated, oval bowl of spoon tapers at each end to a point; Base of bowl is rounded and its sides flare outward; Elongated and slightly flattened handle extends out from the base at one end of the bowl; All surfaces are sanded smooth and appear to be lightly stained brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.5, Width = 9.0, Length = 35.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0225   CAS 1984-0008-0225; Scoop
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Scoop
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Micronesia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.2, Width = 11.7, Length = 34.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0226   CAS 1984-0008-0226; Container
Category Vessels
Object Name Container
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Polynesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Gourd; Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 19.2, Rim Diam = 8.8, Max Diam = 23.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0227   CAS 1984-0008-0227; Ornament
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Ornament
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Cassowary feathers; Bark fiber; Woven fabric; Cordage
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 30.0, Thickness = 8.9, Length = ca. 12.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0228   CAS 1984-0008-0228; Bone tool
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Bone tool
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bone
Description Elongated, very narrow oar-shaped tool carved from a length of bone; distal end of shaft is biplanar, tapering to a cylindrical shape toward the proximal end; Proximal tip expands to form a small, squared off knob.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.6, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 11.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0229   CAS 1984-0008-0229; Dipper
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Dipper
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Guadalcanal
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Gourd
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.0, Width = 9.5, Length = 13.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0230   CAS 1984-0008-0230; Dipper
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Dipper
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Guadalcanal
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Gourd
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.1, Width = 10.5, Length = 13.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0233   CAS 1984-0008-0233; Cup
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Cup
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Polynesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Coconut shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.4, Max Diam = 13.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0234   CAS 1984-0008-0234; Cup
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Cup
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Polynesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Coconut shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.3, Max Diam = 13.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0235   CAS 1984-0008-0235; Cup
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Cup
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Polynesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Coconut shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.4, Max Diam = 12.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0236   CAS 1984-0008-0236; Kava cup
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Kava cup
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. American Samoa
County
Other Geographic Data Tutuila Island, Village: Pago Pago
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Coconut shell
Description Round shallow kava cup fashioned from a piece of coconut shell; Base of cup is rounded and sides flare out widely; Interior surface is scraped very very smooth and both interior and exterior have been ground or polished smooth; Rim of cup has been cut with a delicate saw-tooth design; Color is dark brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.0, Max Diam = 11.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0237A-H   CAS 1984-0008-0237A-H; Ornaments (8)
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Ornaments (8)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Pig tusk
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.7 to 2.4, Length = 11.0 to 21.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0242A,B   CAS 1984-0008-0242A,B; Bracelets (2)
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bracelets (2)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Shell
Description Narrow band bracelets (2) made by removing the entire upper portion from a bivalve shell and grinding and polishing the cut edges very smooth; Except for being polished, the bracelets are completely undecorated.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = A,B=0.8, Max Diam = A=7.2; B=7.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0243A,B   CAS 1984-0008-0243A,B; Ornaments (2 earrings?)
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Ornaments (2 earrings?)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Sea turtle shell (tortoiseshell)
Description Pair of carved shell ornaments, possibly earrings.
Dimensions (cm) Width = A=4.6; B=5.6, Thickness = A,B=0.8, Length = A,B=5.6
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0244   CAS 1984-0008-0244; Necklace
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Shell: cowrie (Cypraeidae)
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 2.5, Thickness = ca. 1.3, Length = ca. 55.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0245   CAS 1984-0008-0245; Arrow or spear shaft binding
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow or spear shaft binding
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 3.2, Length = 4.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0246   CAS 1984-0008-0246; Ornament
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Ornament
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Sea turtle shell (tortoiseshell)
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 1.2, Thickness = 0.2, Max Diam = 4.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0247A,B   CAS 1984-0008-0247A,B; Bracelets (2)
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bracelets (2)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Shell
Description Narrow band bracelets (2) made by removing the entire upper portion from a bivalve shell and grinding and polishing the cut edges very smooth; Except for being polished, the bracelets are completely undecorated
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = A,B=0.8, Max Diam = A=10.9; B=9.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0249A-E   CAS 1984-0008-0249A-E; Outrigger canoe model
Category Carvings; Watercraft
Object Name Outrigger canoe model
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood; String
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.7, Width = 3.4, Length = 48.5
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0250A,B   CAS 1984-0008-0250A,B; Bird points (2)
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Bird points (2)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = A=2.8; B=2.4, Length = A=14.5; B=14.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0251   CAS 1984-0008-0251; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Polynesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.6, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 5.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0252   CAS 1984-0008-0252; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.4, Thickness = 3.2, Length = 10.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0253   CAS 1984-0008-0253; Axe blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Axe blade
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Highlands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 11.1, Thickness = 1.4, Length = 12.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0255   CAS 1984-0008-0255; Projectile point
Category Weaponry
Object Name Projectile point
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.1, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 25.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0256   CAS 1984-0008-0256; Projectile point
Category Weaponry
Object Name Projectile point
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood; Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.8, Thickness = 2.0, Length = 23.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0258   CAS 1984-0008-0258; Tassel
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Tassel
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.3, Length = ca. 24.5
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0261   CAS 1984-0008-0261; Club shield
Category Weaponry
Object Name Club shield
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 19.5, Thickness = 2.5, Length = 135.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0262   CAS 1984-0008-0262; Bow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Bow
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.0, Thickness = 1.4, Length = 157.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0263   CAS 1984-0008-0263; Oar / paddle
Category Watercraft
Object Name Oar / paddle
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: San Cristobal (Bauro)
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 16.4, Thickness = 3.0, Length = 176.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0264A   CAS 1984-0008-0264A; Belt
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Belt
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description Belt; Possibly part of CAS 1984-0008-0151.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.5, Thickness = 1.0, Length = ca. 103.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0264B   CAS 1984-0008-0264B; Headband
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Headband
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Breadfruit fiber
Description Headband.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 11.5, Thickness = 4.9, Length = ca. 99.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0265   CAS 1984-0008-0265; Projectile point
Category Weaponry
Object Name Projectile point
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.7, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 8.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0266   CAS 1984-0008-0266; Projectile point
Category Weaponry
Object Name Projectile point
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.6, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 9.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0267   CAS 1984-0008-0267; Projectile point
Category Weaponry
Object Name Projectile point
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.6, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 8.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0268   CAS 1984-0008-0268; Projectile point
Category Weaponry
Object Name Projectile point
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.5, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 9.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0269   CAS 1984-0008-0269; Projectile point
Category Weaponry
Object Name Projectile point
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.8, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 9.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0272   CAS 1984-0008-0272; Projectile point
Category Weaponry
Object Name Projectile point
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.2, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 24.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0273   CAS 1984-0008-0273; Arrow foreshaft
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow foreshaft
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood; Pigment
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.2, Length = 31.0
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0274   CAS 1984-0008-0274; Pubic apron
Category Textiles
Object Name Pubic apron
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 10.5, Thickness = ca. 2.0, Length = ca. 38.0
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0275   CAS 1984-0008-0275; Pubic apron
Category Textiles
Object Name Pubic apron
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Santa Ana (Owa Roha)
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 8.0, Thickness = ca. 1.0, Length = ca. 32.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0276   CAS 1984-0008-0276; Currency
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Currency
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Savo
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Shell (Tridacna sp.); Sennit cordage
Description
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.4, Max Diam = 11.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0277   CAS 1984-0008-0277; Ornament (7 pieces)
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Ornament (7 pieces)
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)?
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Shell; Sennit cordage
Description
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 1.6, Max Diam = 4.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0279   CAS 1984-0008-0279; Earring
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Earring
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Sea turtle shell (tortoiseshell)
Description Single earring in the form of a chain of 10 interlocking rings, each fashioned from a narrow strip of turtle shell that is tapered at each end and then probably steamed and bent into circular shape while being strung together; Cut edges of each ring have been polished smooth; Generally, the rings alternate between larger and smaller.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.5, Max Diam = 4.0, Length = ca. 32.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0280   CAS 1984-0008-0280; Ring
Category Basketry; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Ring
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Pandanus fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.9, Max Diam = 5.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0281   CAS 1984-0008-0281; Necklace
Category Bead & Leatherwork; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Polynesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Glass beads; Thread
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 7.5, Thickness = 0.2, Length = ca. 31.0
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0282   CAS 1984-0008-0282; Ornament
Category Bead & Leatherwork; Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Ornament
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Beads; Shells
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 14.0, Thickness = 1.1, Length = ca. 76.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0283   CAS 1984-0008-0283; Ornament
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Bead & Leatherwork
Object Name Ornament
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Sennit; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 7.3, Thickness = 2.2, Length = 58.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0284   CAS 1984-0008-0284; Necklace
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Thread; Leather
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 0.8, Max Diam = ca. 11.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0285   CAS 1984-0008-0285; Arrow shaft binding
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow shaft binding
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.6, Max Diam = 1.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0286   CAS 1984-0008-0286; Arrow shaft binding
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow shaft binding
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.5, Max Diam = 1.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0287   CAS 1984-0008-0287; Arrow shaft binding
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow shaft binding
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.6, Max Diam = 2.3
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0288   CAS 1984-0008-0288; Currency
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Currency
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. New Britain
County
Other Geographic Data Rabaul
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.9, Length = 13.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0289   CAS 1984-0008-0289; Ring
Category Basketry; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Ring
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.8, Max Diam = 5.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0290   CAS 1984-0008-0290; Earring fragment
Category Bead & Leatherwork; Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Earring fragment
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Santa Cruz Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Santa Cruz
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Sea turtle shell (tortoiseshell); Glass beads; Wood; Native cordage
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.0, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 9.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0291   CAS 1984-0008-0291; Pubic apron
Category Textiles
Object Name Pubic apron
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 12.0, Thickness = ca. 1.0, Length = ca. 33.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0292   CAS 1984-0008-0292; Basketry band
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Basketry band
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands or Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 1.2, Thickness = 0.2, Max Diam = 7.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0293   CAS 1984-0008-0293; Basketry band
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Basketry band
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands or Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 1.2, Thickness = 0.3, Max Diam = 6.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0294   CAS 1984-0008-0294; Basketry band
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Basketry band
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands or Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 1.0, Thickness = 0.2, Max Diam = 6.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0295   CAS 1984-0008-0295; Basketry band
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Basketry band
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands or Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 1.4, Thickness = 0.2, Max Diam = 66.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0296   CAS 1984-0008-0296; Currency
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Currency
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. late 1800s to early 1900s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Shell (Tridacna sp.)
Description Currency created from large circular ring of shell that has been cut and polished to shape; Top and bottom edges are flat and exterior edge is perfectly straight; Interior edge has a slight median ridge running around its entire circumference; Color is off-white; Hereditary currency.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 2.0, Max Diam = 10.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0297A,B   CAS 1984-0008-0297A,B; Ornament (2 pieces)
Category Bead & Leatherwork; Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Ornament (2 pieces)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Irian Jaya
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber; Glass beads; Woven fabric
Description Beaded ornament in two pieces; By tying the fringes of one piece to the fringe of the other piece, these items form an ornament that can be worn around the arm or leg.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 13.8, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 27.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0298   CAS 1984-0008-0298; Basketry band
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Basketry band
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands or Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 1.7, Thickness = 0.1, Max Diam = 8.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0299   CAS 1984-0008-0299; Arrow shaft binding
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow shaft binding
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.1, Length = 1.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0300   CAS 1984-0008-0300; Pounder
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Pounder
Culture Polynesian: Marquesan
Global Region Oceania
Country Marquesas Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 10.8, Length = 15.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0301   CAS 1984-0008-0301; Pounder
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Pounder
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Polynesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 7.5, Length = 11.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0302   CAS 1984-0008-0302; Pounder
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Pounder
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Cook Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 7.2, Length = 12.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0318   CAS 1984-0008-0318; Ear ornament
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Ear ornament
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data Northern Vanuatu
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1926
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Cane reed
Description Ear ornament worn through pierced earlobe by men or women (dependent upon wearer's status, ornament's design, and occasion) made from length of cane reed that is incised along its entire length with geometric designs that are then inked in black.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.9, Length = 34.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0319   CAS 1984-0008-0319; Ear ornament
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Ear ornament
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. Torba or Penama
County
Other Geographic Data Gaua, Ambae, or Maewo (possibly)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1926
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Cane reed; Ink
Description Ear ornament worn through pierced earlobe by men or women (dependent upon wearer's status, ornament's design, and occasion) made from length of cane reed that is incised along its entire length with geometric designs that are then inked in black.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.9, Length = 22.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0320   CAS 1984-0008-0320; Knife
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Knife
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data Northern Vanuatu (probably)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1926
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood
Description Carved knife of the type used for cutting and serving pudding-like foods, especially in a ritual context; Carved from single piece of wood, blade and handle are both bi-convex in transverse cross-section and of a uniform thickness; Lateral edges of handle portion are constricted in two points but no other distinction is made between handle and blade area; Double-edged blade is thinned along both lateral edges which expand outward from the final constriction along the handle, then taper very gradually for most of their length before terminating in a rounded point; All surfaces are sanded smooth but do not appear to have been stained.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.4, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 29.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0321   CAS 1984-0008-0321; Projectile point
Category Weaponry
Object Name Projectile point
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.6, Length = 22.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0322   CAS 1984-0008-0322; Arrow foreshaft
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow foreshaft
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.0, Length = 30.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0323   CAS 1984-0008-0323; Arrow foreshaft with point
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow foreshaft with point
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Santa Cruz Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bone; Wood; Plant fiber; Pigment
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.9, Length = 40.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0324   CAS 1984-0008-0324; Knife
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Knife
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data Northern Vanuatu (probably)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1926
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood
Description Carved knife of the type used for cutting and serving pudding-like foods, especially in a ritual context; The straight doubled-edged blade is bi-convex in transverse cross-section and its lateral edges are parallel for most of its length before tapering to a rounded point near the distal end; Narrow ridge carved in low relief and located just below midpoint marks division between the knife blade and the handle; Lateral edges of handle are slightly thicker than those of the blade and they taper very gradually toward the truncated proximal end; Both blade and handle are stained a dark brown color.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.8, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 40.3
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0326   CAS 1984-0008-0326; Bird point
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Bird point
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 2.4, Length = 11.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0328   CAS 1984-0008-0328; Vanilla beans
Category Raw Materials
Object Name Vanilla beans
Culture Polynesian: Tahitian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Tahiti
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Vanilla beans
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 4.4, Length = 17.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0330   CAS 1984-0008-0330; Container
Category Vessels
Object Name Container
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Gourd
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.2, Max Diam = 14.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0331   CAS 1984-0008-0331; Bowl
Category Carvings; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: San Cristobal (Bauro)
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood; Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.5, Width = 5.8, Length = 16.4
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0332   CAS 1984-0008-0332; Mortar
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Mortar
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Guadalcanal; Marau Sound
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 5.9, Length = 19.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0333   CAS 1984-0008-0333; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.5, Thickness = 1.6, Length = 10.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0334   CAS 1984-0008-0334; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Santa Ana (Owa Roha)
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.1, Thickness = 2.0, Length = 11.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0336   CAS 1984-0008-0336; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: New Georgia; Rubiana Lagoon
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1928
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Pandanus
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 9.5, Max Diam = ca. 18.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0337   CAS 1984-0008-0337; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Hat
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Tubuai (Austral) Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 45.0, Max Diam = ca. 35.0 (without fringe)

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0338   CAS 1984-0008-0338; Basket / bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket / bag
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Santa Cruz Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Santa Cruz
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1920s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.0, Max Diam = 27.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0339   CAS 1984-0008-0339; Twine bundle
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Twine bundle
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data City: Zagahemi
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.1, Length = ca. 19.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0342   CAS 1984-0008-0342; Bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Bag
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. Malampa
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Malakula
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1926
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Pandanus fiber
Description Carrying bag woven in 2/2 plaited technique; Basket begins as rectangular mat and corners are then gathered together and woven up the sides; Ends of warps and wefts are left extending at side seams as fringe; Changes in plaiting sequences yield geometric patterns over surface of bag; At rim, some fibers are folded over and continue in opposite direction while others are woven back into rim to form zigzag edge; 3 strand braided carrying strap is attached at each end of purse.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 23.0, Width = ca. 20.0, Length = ca. 29.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0343   CAS 1984-0008-0343; Bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Bag
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. Malampa
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Malakula
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1926
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Pandanus fiber
Description Square carrying bag woven in 1/1 plaited technique; Basket begins as square mat and corners are then gathered together and woven up the sides; Ends of warps and wefts along upper seam are left extending on exterior as fringe; Fiber ends from lower seam are braided together on interior and emerge at rim as heavy 3-strand braided carrying strap; At rim, some fibers are folded over and are woven back into bag; 3 strand braided carrying strap is attached at each end of purse.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 17.0, Width = ca. 25.0, Length = ca. 22.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0344   CAS 1984-0008-0344; Bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Bag
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 18.8, Width = 26.0, Thickness = 3.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0345   CAS 1984-0008-0345; Necklace
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Shells
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 2.0, Thickness = ca. 1.0, Length = ca. 73.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0346   CAS 1984-0008-0346; Necklace
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Shell: cowrie (Cypraeidae)
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 2.5, Thickness = ca. 1.3, Length = ca. 24.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0347   CAS 1984-0008-0347; Necklace
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Shell: cowrie (Cypraeidae)
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 2.5, Thickness = ca. 1.3, Length = ca. 32.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0348   CAS 1984-0008-0348; Necklace
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Shell: cowrie (Cypraeidae)
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 2.5, Thickness = ca. 1.3, Length = ca. 45.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0349   CAS 1984-0008-0349; Necklace
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Shells
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.8, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 86.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0351   CAS 1984-0008-0351; Necklace
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Polynesia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Porpoise (?) teeth; Glass beads; Commercial thread
Description Short single strand necklace comprising eighty-seven porpoise (?) teeth, alternating with single or paired very small white glass seed beads (and three amber-colored glass seed beads), all strung on commercial black thread, whose ends are not tied together.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.5, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 31.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0352A   CAS 1984-0008-0352A; Necklace
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Yanonga
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Coral
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.6, Length = 69.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0352B   CAS 1984-0008-0352B; Currency
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Currency
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Yanonga
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Coral
Description
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.9, Max Diam = 6.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0352C   CAS 1984-0008-0352C; Necklace
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Yanonga
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900-1920s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Shell
Description Single strand of small white shell disk beads strung on native (?) 2-ply cordage.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.4, Length = 39.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0354   CAS 1984-0008-0354; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Paper mulberry bark; Native dyes
Description Elongated rectangular tapa cloth, made from strips of paper mulberry bark that have been beaten into thin sheets which are then overlapped to form larger sheets; Central design field is divided into three rectangular panels, with both ends decorated with positive and negative narrow parallelograms in black and white; Central panel is subdivided into 10 smaller blocks, each containing a negative star or floral motif on a black or half black-half brown background; Series of elaborate borders frame the cloth on all four sides (1 end now missing), the most prominent border consisting of a continuous band of negative diamonds with a central star motif; Outermost edges of cloth were painted with series of parallel diagonal lines, and then cut to form long narrow fringes along sides of cloth and shorter, triangular fringes along ends; All designs were probably applied using stencils to paint black designs, sometimes over a brown underpainting.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 66.0, Length = ca. 206.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0355   CAS 1984-0008-0355; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1924-1925
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Mulberry bark; Native paints
Description Narrow rectangular tapa cloth made from strips of mulberry bark that have been beaten flat; Finished cloth is natural off-white color except for simple dark black geometric band that is stamped and painted along both long edges; The same band with heavier framing lines is also stamped and painted in the central design field in a wide zigzag pattern, forming a series of large triangles along the length of the cloth, with each triangle containing one or two black floral motifs.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 53.0, Length = ca. 327.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0356   CAS 1984-0008-0356; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western or Central Polynesia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 82.0, Length = 204.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0357   CAS 1984-0008-0357; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 132.0, Length = 173.0
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0358   CAS 1984-0008-0358; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 47.0, Length = 91.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0359   CAS 1984-0008-0359; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 46.0, Length = 164.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0360   CAS 1984-0008-0360; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Tongan
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Paper mulberry bark; Dyes
Description Very large rectangular tapa cloth, made from strips of paper mulberry bark that have been beaten into thin sheets, which are overlapped to form the larger cloth; Design field is divided horizontally across center into halves and each half is subdivided into 4 elongated panels near the center and 4 nearly square panels at the ends; The elongated panels, separated by bands of negative zigzags, are decorated with several large motifs including necklaces or leis, fans, and rings with occasional large black dots, representing the fruit of the hea tree, and accompanied by the word "FAKALALA O PILOLEVU", referring to the named design "fakalala"; Each elongated panel is bordered on one end by a band of fern or palm-like motifs that are accompanied by the word "SISI O APUO PILOLEVU"; Square panels at each end of cloth are undecorated, except for measurement markings; All design motifs are applied with a kupesi or rubbing tablet and then over-painted in dark brown; Only the area around the kupesi and the actual motif were rubbed, leaving the surrounding areas of the cloth a natural off-white color; Series of narrow parallel brown lines in background around motifs indicates cloth was made on worktable that was strung with sennit cord; Cloth has been cut along both sides.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 198.0, Length = 455.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0361   CAS 1984-0008-0361; Bowl
Category Carvings; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Tami
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood; Lime
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.2, Width = 28.0, Length = 51.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0362   CAS 1984-0008-0362; Bowl
Category Carvings; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Tami
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood; Lime; Pigment
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.3, Width = 19.8, Length = 31.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0363   CAS 1984-0008-0363; Bowl
Category Carvings; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 10.5, Width = 41.5, Length = 56.5
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0364   CAS 1984-0008-0364; Club
Category Weaponry
Object Name Club
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood
Description Throwing club.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 14.5, Length = 48.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0365   CAS 1984-0008-0365; Club
Category Weaponry
Object Name Club
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. Shefa
County
Other Geographic Data Efate (?)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1926
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood
Description Club carved from single piece of wood; Cylindrical shaft terminates at each end in an elaborately carved head; At one end a bell-shaped cap is supported on 5 outer supporting columns and a larger central column, with short spoke extending out from center column to outer columns, all carved in openwork relief; Opposite end terminates in a rounded mushroom-like cap, below which is a larger 5-sided club head with 5 short cylindrical projections.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 8.0, Length = 97.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0366   CAS 1984-0008-0366; Club
Category Weaponry
Object Name Club
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. Malampa
County
Other Geographic Data Ambrym (?)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood
Description Club carved from single piece of wood; heavy cylindrical shaft terminates at proximal end in expanded, domed cap; Opposite (distal) end is carved with 4 small egg-shaped projections around side, surmounted by a larger, domed cap.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 7.9, Length = 81.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0367   CAS 1984-0008-0367; Kava bowl
Category Carvings; Culinary Items; Vessels
Object Name Kava bowl
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 18.8, Max Diam = 53.0
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0368A-C   CAS 1984-0008-0368A-C; Lime container with spatula
Category Vessels; Tools & Implements
Object Name Lime container with spatula
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo
Description Lime container with spatula.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.2, Max Diam = 4.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0370A,B   CAS 1984-0008-0370A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.7, Rim Diam = 28.0, Max Diam = 28.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0371   CAS 1984-0008-0371; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa, Fiji, or Tonga
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 17.0, Width = 22.0, Length = ca. 16.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0374   CAS 1984-0008-0374; Arrow shaft
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow shaft
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.1, Length = 91.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0375   CAS 1984-0008-0375; Arrow shaft
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow shaft
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.1, Length = 95.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0376   CAS 1984-0008-0376; Arrow shaft
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow shaft
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.9, Length = 87.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0377A,B   CAS 1984-0008-0377A,B; Arrow (2 pieces)
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow (2 pieces)
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo; Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.9, Length = 64.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0378   CAS 1984-0008-0378; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo; Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.8, Length = 81.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0379   CAS 1984-0008-0379; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo; Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.1, Length = 83.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0380   CAS 1984-0008-0380; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.1, Length = 92.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0381   CAS 1984-0008-0381; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.0, Length = 92.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0382   CAS 1984-0008-0382; Arrow shaft
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow shaft
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.0, Length = 97.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0383   CAS 1984-0008-0383; Arrow shaft
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow shaft
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.2, Length = 95.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0384   CAS 1984-0008-0384; Arrow shaft
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow shaft
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.6, Length = 104.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0385   CAS 1984-0008-0385; Arrow shaft
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow shaft
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.6, Length = 102.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0386   CAS 1984-0008-0386; Arrow shaft
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow shaft
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.1, Length = 101.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0387   CAS 1984-0008-0387; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.0, Length = 130.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0388   CAS 1984-0008-0388; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo; Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.8, Length = 102.0
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0389   CAS 1984-0008-0389; Staff
Category Carvings
Object Name Staff
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood; Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 11.3, Thickness = 3.0, Length = ca. 92.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0390   CAS 1984-0008-0390; Cane
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Cane
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.8, Thickness = 3.8, Length = 98.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0391   CAS 1984-0008-0391; Arrow shaft
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow shaft
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.3, Length = 85.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0392   CAS 1984-0008-0392; Arrow foreshaft
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow foreshaft
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.0, Length = 53.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0393   CAS 1984-0008-0393; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo; Wood; Coral
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.4, Length = 99.0
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0394   CAS 1984-0008-0394; Pendant
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Pendant
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.7, Depth = 0.7, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 8.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0395   CAS 1984-0008-0395; Arrow foreshaft
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow foreshaft
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood: Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.2, Length = 30.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0396   CAS 1984-0008-0396; Arrow foreshaft with point
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow foreshaft with point
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo; Wood; Bone; Pigment
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.1, Length = 32.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0397   CAS 1984-0008-0397; Arrow foreshaft with point
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow foreshaft with point
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo; Wood; Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.2, Length = 20.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0400   CAS 1984-0008-0400; Ornament / pendant
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Ornament / pendant
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Reef Islets, Banks Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1900s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Shell (Tridacna sp.); Sea turtle shell (tortoiseshell); Cordage
Description Breast ornament consisting of round, flat disk of tridacna shell, cut and ground to shape and highly polished on both faces; Openwork cutout tortoise shell panel is attached to one face of disk by means of small cordage bundle that is threaded through drilled hole in tortoise shell and tridacna shell disk and tied at top of disk.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 15.2
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0401   CAS 1984-0008-0401; Tapa beater
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Tapa beater
Culture Polynesian: Tongan
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood
Description Elongated rectangular 4-sided tapa beater carved from a single piece of wood; Proximal end is slightly constricted to form a handle; Above the handle the beater gradually expands in width to the squared off distal end; Each of the four faces shows a different pattern: one face is smooth and completely undecorated; the remaining three faces are carved, respectively, with two, three, and four deeply incised, parallel and equally spaced grooves.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.7, Thickness = 5.6, Length = 32.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0402A,B   CAS 1984-0008-0402A,B; Ornaments (2)
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Carvings
Object Name Ornaments (2)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Santa Ana (Owa Roha)
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood; Shell
Description Two ornaments.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = A,B=1.2, Max Diam = A=5.1; B=5.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0404   CAS 1984-0008-0404; Ornament
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Carvings
Object Name Ornament
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood; Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 2.0, Max Diam = 4.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0405   CAS 1984-0008-0405; Ornament
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Ornament
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands or Santa Cruz Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.9, Length = 19.5
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0407   CAS 1984-0008-0407; Club / truncheon
Category Weaponry
Object Name Club / truncheon
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 4.4, Length = 26.4
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0408   CAS 1984-0008-0408; Comb / hair ornament
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Comb / hair ornament
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Coastal New Guinea
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 8.2, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 15.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0409   CAS 1984-0008-0409; Comb / hair ornament
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Carvings
Object Name Comb / hair ornament
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Oneata
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1924
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.5, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 41.6
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0410   CAS 1984-0008-0410; Comb
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Carvings; Tools & Implements
Object Name Comb
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Oneata
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1924
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood
Description Hair comb (in process of manufacture) carved from single piece of wood; Overall shape is rectangular with very long, thin handle extending more than half of comb's total length; Comb has been rough-cut and its faces are planed smooth; 17 rounded teeth extending slightly less than 1/3 total length of comb have been carved at distal end; Teeth taper toward distal end; Width of handle expands and contracts several times, before finally ending in very long, narrow projection at proximal end; Edges of handle and teeth have not been sanded smooth.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.0, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 48.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0413   CAS 1984-0008-0413; Lime container
Category Vessels
Object Name Lime container
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: San Cristobal (Bauro)
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.0, Max Diam = 5.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0414   CAS 1984-0008-0414; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Hat
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands (?)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1920s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 16.5, Max Diam = ca. 41.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0415   CAS 1984-0008-0415; Bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Bag
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Santa Cruz Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 22.5, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 23.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0416   CAS 1984-0008-0416; Bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Bag
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa or Tonga
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 24.0, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 16.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0417   CAS 1984-0008-0417; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Western Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western Polynesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 39.7, Thickness = 3.1, Length = 49.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0418   CAS 1984-0008-0418; Staff
Category Carvings
Object Name Staff
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood
Description Staff carved from single piece of wood; Overall shape is of an elongated but flattened cylinder; Lateral edges are parallel for 2/3 of total length (starting from bottom), then constrict slightly before expanding and again constricting and finally end in low relief carving of human figure with arms crossed in front; Nearly entire length of staff is carved in front with geometric and animal motifs, possibly representing figure's clothing; Carving also includes name or word, "Ude"; Reverse side of staff is carved only with the figure's face and folded arms; Small hole is drilled through staff near distal end.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.6, Thickness = 1.9, Length = 120.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0419   CAS 1984-0008-0419; Oar / paddle
Category Watercraft
Object Name Oar / paddle
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Eastern Solomon Islands?
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 11.7, Thickness = 3.2, Length = 174.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0420   CAS 1984-0008-0420; Oar / paddle
Category Watercraft
Object Name Oar / paddle
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Choiseul
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1927
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 13.4, Thickness = 2.7, Length = 133.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0421   CAS 1984-0008-0421; Bow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Bow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.8, Thickness = 1.5, Length = 167.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0422   CAS 1984-0008-0422; Bow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Bow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Melanesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.4, Thickness = 2.6, Length = 165.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0423   CAS 1984-0008-0423; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 2.3, Length = 134.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0424   CAS 1984-0008-0424; Oar / paddle
Category Watercraft
Object Name Oar / paddle
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Ugi
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood; Shell: nacre (mother-of-pearl)
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 9.5, Thickness = 3.4, Length = 157.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0425   CAS 1984-0008-0425; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo; Wood; Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.4, Max Diam = 1.2, Length = 119.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0426   CAS 1984-0008-0426; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo; Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.5, Length = 140.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0427   CAS 1984-0008-0427; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo; Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.1, Length = 114.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0428   CAS 1984-0008-0428; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo; Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.8, Length = 131.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0429   CAS 1984-0008-0429; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo; Wood; Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.3, Length = 117.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0430   CAS 1984-0008-0430; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo; Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.9, Max Diam = 1.4, Length = 130.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0431   CAS 1984-0008-0431; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo; Wood; Pitch (?); Plant fiber
Description Arrow with shaft made from unmodified bamboo shoot; Cylindrical wood foreshaft expands slightly in diameter toward its distal end before tapering gradually to a sharp distal point and is hafted to distal end of arrow shaft by means of several woven bands, one woven ring, and large quantity of pitch-like substance; Hafting bands and ring are painted with red pigment.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 2.0, Length = 139.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0432   CAS 1984-0008-0432; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo; Wood; Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.1, Length = 119.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0433   CAS 1984-0008-0433; Fishing spear
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fishing spear
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Bamboo; Metal
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 4.4, Length = 161.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0434   CAS 1984-0008-0434; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Polynesia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 146.0, Length = 185.5
Catalog Number CAS 1984-0008-0435   CAS 1984-0008-0435; Pendant blank
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Pendant blank
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.2, Depth = 2.6, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 12.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0008-0447   CAS 1984-0008-0447; Necklace
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture unknown
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Shells; Seeds
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.8, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 17.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 1984-0012-0001   CAS 1984-0012-0001; Mask
Category Ceremonial Items
Object Name Mask
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Sepik River area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bone; Clay; Shells; Basketry
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 27.0, Depth = ca. 5.0, Length = ca. 34.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1985-0004-0001   CAS 1985-0004-0001; Currency
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Currency
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Maap; Village: Wonned, Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone: limestone (calcite)
Description Rai, stone currency made of large piece of limestone (calcite) that has been roughly pecked and ground to a rounded rectangular shape with a large central perforation; Traditionally, Yap islanders would quarry and shape large pieces of calcite in Palau and then bestow the stones to honor individuals or villages, with the value determined by the length and danger of the trip involved to procure it; This “currency” was lined up around a recipient’s dwelling or in the village as a sign of prestige, but it was seldom moved to another location.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 45.0, Thickness = 8.0, Length = 54.2
Catalog Number CAS 1985-0008-0001   CAS 1985-0008-0001; Amulet
Category Carvings
Object Name Amulet
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Fais or Lamotrek Atoll, Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Shell; Plant fiber; Stingray spine
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 7.5, Thickness = 6.0, Length = 42.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1985-0010-0002   CAS 1985-0010-0002; Kava bowl
Category Carvings; Culinary Items; Vessels
Object Name Kava bowl
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country unknown
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Polynesia
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 20.7, Max Diam = 55.9
Catalog Number CAS 1986-0002-0001   CAS 1986-0002-0001; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Paper mulberry bark; Native dyes (derived from 'o'a [Bischofia javanica] sap mixed with charcoal or from lama [candlenut tree, Aleurites moluccana] kernels)
Description Rectangular tapa cloth made from strips of mulberry bark that have been beaten into thin sheets, which are then overlapped to form a larger cloth; Design field is divided into a grid work pattern of 32 small square panels arranged in 4 columns and 8 rows, with adjacent panels separated by wide brown borders (border is missing along one side and one end); 4 of the horizontal borders are decorated with a repetitive negative triangular motif, while remaining horizontal borders show a negative 4-point star at the intersection of the horizontal and vertical borders; 3 vertical borders are decorated only with a negative central line, while the outermost vertical border is decorated with series of negative "X" motifs; Each of the 32 square panels within the design field is filled with a palm front motif with curved leaves, and the orientation of each motif is rotated 90 degrees in each adjacent panel; All designs have been executed in dark brown by rubbing the cloth over a design tablet, and then the palm front motif within each square panel was over-painted with a darker brown with a glossy sheen; Cloth has been cut along all four sides.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 82.0, Length = 170.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0002-0002A   CAS 1986-0002-0002A; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 63.5, Length = 81.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0002-0002B   CAS 1986-0002-0002B; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 63.5, Length = 81.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0002-0003   CAS 1986-0002-0003; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 62.0, Length = 270.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0002-0004   CAS 1986-0002-0004; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 46.0, Length = 290.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0002-0005   CAS 1986-0002-0005; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Marquesan
Global Region Oceania
Country Marquesas Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 68.0, Length = 116.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0002-0006   CAS 1986-0002-0006; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Marquesan
Global Region Oceania
Country Marquesas Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 88.0, Length = ca. 101.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0002-0007   CAS 1986-0002-0007; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Wool
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 69.0, Length = 110.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0002-0008A,B   CAS 1986-0002-0008A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930s
Collection Name N/A
Materials
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 18.1, Max Diam = 23.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0002-0009   CAS 1986-0002-0009; Headband / shell lei
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Headband / shell lei
Culture Polynesian: Marquesan
Global Region Oceania
Country Marquesas Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shells; Cloth; String
Description Headband made from long continuous strand of small snail shells that are strung on commercial white string and then coiled around a flexible tubular core made from an unidentified white cloth; Shells are either yellow or reddish colored (possibly dyed) and are strung in groups of one or the other color, so that when coiled, they produce a pattern of alternating yellow and red color segments.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 2.5, Max Diam = ca. 23.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0002-0010   CAS 1986-0002-0010; Fishing lure and hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fishing lure and hook
Culture Polynesian: Marquesan
Global Region Oceania
Country Marquesas Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell: pearl oyster (Pinctada sp.); Ivory; Cotton string
Description Composite fishing lure and hook comprising an elongated shaft that is cut from a pearl oyster shell and has a squared off lower end and gradually tapers to a point at the upper end; Lateral edges are carefully shaped; Series of shallow notches are cut along each lateral edge near base and a separate upward curving ivory hook is secured perpendicular to the shaft, with cotton string that is wrapped around both the hook and the shaft, as well as through a hole that is drilled through the center of the hook; A heavier piece of cotton string is also looped through the hole in the hook and then extends to the top of the shaft where it passes through another drilled hole; The cotton string that secures the hook to the shaft also extends upward along the heavier string and is wrapped around it in two places to keep the two pieces together; The doubled heavier cord is also wrapped with additional cotton string above the top of the shaft.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.0, Thickness = 2.5, Length = 9.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0002-0011   CAS 1986-0002-0011; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Polynesian: Marquesan
Global Region Oceania
Country Marquesas Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.0, Thickness = 2.3, Length = 12.0
Catalog Number CAS 1986-0002-0012   CAS 1986-0002-0012; Necklace
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture Polynesian: Marquesan
Global Region Oceania
Country Marquesas Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shells
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 4.0, Thickness = 1.0, Length = ca. 31.0
Catalog Number CAS 1986-0002-0013   CAS 1986-0002-0013; Club
Category Weaponry
Object Name Club
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Lime
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 9.8, Thickness = 3.1, Length = 59.6
Catalog Number CAS 1986-0002-0014   CAS 1986-0002-0014; Comb
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Carvings; Tools & Implements
Object Name Comb
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 8.4, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 26.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0002-0025   CAS 1986-0002-0025; Basketry band
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Basketry band
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.0, Max Diam = 4.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0002-0026   CAS 1986-0002-0026; Kava cup
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Kava cup
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.7, Max Diam = 9.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0002-0027   CAS 1986-0002-0027; Kava cup
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Kava cup
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.9, Max Diam = 7.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0008-0001   CAS 1986-0008-0001; Ornament
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Bead & Leatherwork
Object Name Ornament
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Madang Province
County
Other Geographic Data Madang Market
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell: cowrie (Cypraeidae); Seed
Description
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 1.6, Max Diam = 31.5
Catalog Number CAS 1986-0008-0002   CAS 1986-0008-0002; Mouth harp
Category Musical Instruments
Object Name Mouth harp
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo; String
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 3.5, Length = 27.0
Catalog Number CAS 1986-0008-0003   CAS 1986-0008-0003; Mouth harp
Category Musical Instruments
Object Name Mouth harp
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Lae
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo; String
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.0, Depth = 2.1, Length = 27.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0008-0004   CAS 1986-0008-0004; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Madang Province
County
Other Geographic Data Madang Market
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 73.0, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 31.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0008-0005   CAS 1986-0008-0005; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Madang Province
County
Other Geographic Data Madang Market
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 32.0, Length = 52.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0008-0006   CAS 1986-0008-0006; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Madang Province
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 32.0, Length = 52.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0008-0007   CAS 1986-0008-0007; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Madang Province
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 42.0, Length = 71.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1986-0008-0008   CAS 1986-0008-0008; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Madang Province
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 34.0, Length = 62.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0007-0001   CAS 1988-0007-0001; Fish trap basket
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish trap basket
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Bosmun, on the Bosngum River, a tributary of the Ramu River
Maker's Name Simi
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wicker
Description
Dimensions (cm) Rim Diam = 47.5, Max Diam = 52.6, Length = ca. 112 .0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0007-0002   CAS 1988-0007-0002; Fish trap basket
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish trap basket
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Bosmun, on the Bosngum River, a tributary of the Ramu River
Maker's Name Simi
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wicker
Description
Dimensions (cm) Rim Diam = 31.5, Max Diam = 46.4, Length = ca. 113.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0007-0003   CAS 1988-0007-0003; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Madang Province
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Zukin, on the Ramu River just opposite Bunapas Mission
Maker's Name Bandan
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wicker
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 42.7, Max Diam = 37.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0007-0004   CAS 1988-0007-0004; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Madang Province
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Usema, on the Ramu River East of Bunapas Mission
Maker's Name Lona
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wicker
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 36.4, Length = 41.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0007-0005   CAS 1988-0007-0005; Fishing spear
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fishing spear
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Bunapas Mission at Ramu River
Maker's Name Hosea
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo; Metal
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.9, Length = 119.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0007-0006   CAS 1988-0007-0006; Bow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Bow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Bunapas Mission at Ramu River
Maker's Name Charles
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo; Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.7, Thickness = 3.1, Length = 139.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1988-0007-0007   CAS 1988-0007-0007; Fishing spear
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fishing spear
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Bunapas Mission at Ramu River
Maker's Name Charles
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo; Metal; Monofilament fishing line
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.0, Length = 93.3
Catalog Number CAS 1988-0007-0008   CAS 1988-0007-0008; Bow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Bow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Tok Tok River
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.3, Depth = 14.0, Length = 54.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0005-0001   CAS 1989-0005-0001; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s-1930s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Paper mulberry bark; Native dyes (derived from 'o'a [Bischofia javanica] sap mixed with charcoal or from lama [candlenut tree, Aleurites moluccana] kernels)
Description Round tapa cloth made from strips of mulberry bark that have been beaten into thin sheets which were then overlapped to form a larger cloth; Design field is divided into a series of concentric bands, painted with series of diamonds, plant motifs, triangles, and zigzag lines; Central design is a stylized floral motif; All designs have been drawn freehand, first in a brown dye and then over-painted in a darker brown dye with a glossy sheen; Cloth has been completely cut around perimeter to obtain its final shape.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 107.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0005-0002   CAS 1989-0005-0002; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Paper mulberry bark; Native dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 105.0, Length = 127.5
Catalog Number CAS 1989-0006-0001   CAS 1989-0006-0001; Kapa fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Kapa fragment
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Hawaii; near Kawaihai
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early to mid 1800s
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bark: breadfruit
Description Rectangular fragment of kapa made by beating strip of breadfruit bark into very thin sheet; Extant fabric is extremely thin and transparent and is decorated with series of very closely spaced parallel lines in medium shade of brown on a natural tan colored background; Extant fragment has been cut on all four edges.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 13.5, Length = 21.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0006-0002   CAS 1989-0006-0002; Kapa fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Kapa fragment
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early to mid 1800s
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bark
Description Large rectangular fragment of kapa, made by beating strips of bark into thin sheets and then overlapping the sheets to form a larger cloth; Extant fragment is a natural off-white or tan color on its back face and pink on the front face; Pink color is possibly derived from bits of red "turkey cloth", a cotton fabric introduced by missionaries which the natives raveled into threads which were then beaten into the kapa to produce this distinctive pink color; No discernible watermark is present; One long edge of fragment is folded over and secured with two parallel rows of hand stitching with plied white thread that extend across entire width of fragment; Fold line and line for hand stitching are marked on reverse in pencil; Hand stitched threads are tied off at one end, indicating an original end of the finished cloth or garment; That same end is also marked by a pencil line, indicating where the larger cloth was to be cut; Opposite short end of fragment is also cut but lacks any pencil park, while second long edge of fragment has been torn.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 30.2, Length = 16.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0006-0003   CAS 1989-0006-0003; Kapa fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Kapa fragment
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early to mid 1800s
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Mulberry bark
Description Large rectangular fragment of kapa, made by beating strip of bark into very thin sheet and then overlapping the sheets to form a larger sheet; Extant fragment is a pale tan color overall and bears a watermark pattern of an all over network of small diamonds with a dot in the center of each diamond, known as "maka upena" or "eyes in the net", referring to a fishing net so filled with fish that the fishes' eyes are pressed against the net; Watermark pattern is pink, possibly derived from "ohelo berry"; Fragment has been cut along all four edges.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 26.0, Length = 29.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0006-0004   CAS 1989-0006-0004; Kapa fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Kapa fragment
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Hawaii; near Kawaihai
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early to mid 1800s
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bark
Description Small rectangular fragment of kapa, made by beating strip of bark into thin sheet; Fragment is plain brown in color and of a supple, felt-like texture, bearing a water pattern of closely spaced parallel lines; Fragment is cut along all four edges.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1, Length = 10.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0006-0005A-C   CAS 1989-0006-0005A-C; Kapa fragments
Category Textiles
Object Name Kapa fragments
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Hawaii; near Kawaihai
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early to mid 1800s
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bark
Description 3 irregularly shaped fragments from the same kapa cloth, made by beating strip of bark into thin sheet; Each fragment is a light tan natural color, decorated with widely spaced parallel bands of what appear to be small "X' motifs; Each fragment has been cut along at least one edge, while the remaining edges appear to have been torn; Fragments B and C may have originally fit together.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 7.0, Length = 9.5
Catalog Number CAS 1989-0006-0006   CAS 1989-0006-0006; Kapa fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Kapa fragment
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Hawaii; near Kawaihai
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early to mid 1800s
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bark
Description Rectangular fragment of kapa that is made by beating a strip of bark into a very thin sheet; Natural color is off-white and fragment shows a watermark of an all-over network of very small diamonds, representing a fishing net; Extant fragment has been cut along three, (and possibly along all four) edges.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 13.5, Length = 25.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0006-0007   CAS 1989-0006-0007; Kapa fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Kapa fragment
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Hawaii; near Kawaihai
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early to mid 1800s
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bark
Description Nearly square fragment of kapa that is made by beating strip of bark into thin sheet; Extant fragment is dark brown in color, has a felt-like texture, and bears a deeply impressed watermark of an all over pattern of small perfectly aligned squares; Extant fragment has been cut along at least three edges.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 19.0, Length = 21.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0006-0008   CAS 1989-0006-0008; Kapa fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Kapa fragment
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Hawaii; near Kawaihai
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early to mid 1800s
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bark
Description Rectangular fragment of kapa made by beating strip of bark into a very thin sheet; Extant fragment is extremely thin and nearly transparent and is decorated all over with a series of very closely spaced, very thin, double paired parallel lines, separated by a single, heavier line, all in a rust brown color; Fragment has been cut along all four edges.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 17.1, Length = 17.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0006-0009   CAS 1989-0006-0009; Kapa fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Kapa fragment
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Hawaii; near Kawaihai
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early to mid 1800s
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bark
Description Small rectangular fragment of kapa, made by beating strip of bark into thin sheet; Extant fragment is dark brown in color and is decorated with series of widely spaced heavy dark brown parallel lines; Extant fragment appears to have been cut along all four edges.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 7.8, Length = 9.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0006-0010   CAS 1989-0006-0010; Kapa fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Kapa fragment
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Hawaii; near Kawaihai
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early to mid 1800s
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bark
Description Irregularly shaped fragment of kapa made by beating strip of bark into thin sheet; Extant fragment has thick, felt-like texture, is medium brown in color, and is decorated with series of spaced, very wide and heavy dark brown parallel lines; Extant fragment appears to have been cut along all four edges.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.5, Length = 14.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0006-0011   CAS 1989-0006-0011; Kapa fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Kapa fragment
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Hawaii; near Kawaihai
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early to mid 1800s
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bark
Description Irregularly shaped fragment of kapa, made by beating strip of bark into thin sheet; Extant fragment is tan in color and bears watermark of an all over network pattern of small diamonds, representing a fishing net; Fragment has been cut along all four edges.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 15.0, Length = 20.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0006-0012   CAS 1989-0006-0012; Kapa fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Kapa fragment
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Hawaii; near Kawaihai
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early to mid 1800s
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bark
Description Rectangular fragment of kapa, made by beating strip of bark into thin sheet; Extant fragment has felt-like texture, is dark brown overall, and bears watermarks of very closely spaced, thin parallel lines running diagonally across cloth in two directions; Fragment has been cut along all four edges.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 12.8, Length = 15.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0006-0013   CAS 1989-0006-0013; Kapa fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Kapa fragment
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Hawaii; near Kawaihai
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early to mid 1800s
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bark
Description Irregularly shaped fragment of kapa, made by beating strip of bark into very thin sheet; Extant fragment is nearly transparent; is rust brown in overall color, and bears two watermarks: the first one showing regularly spaced heavy parallel lines and the second one showing an all over diamond network pattern with a circle inside each diamond, the latter representing a fishing net filled with fish; Fragment has been cut along at least three sides.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 19.5, Length = 23.2
Catalog Number CAS 1989-0006-0014   CAS 1989-0006-0014; Kapa fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Kapa fragment
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Hawaii; near Kawaihai
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early to mid 1800s
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bark
Description Rectangular fragment of kapa, made by beating strip of bark into very thin sheet; Extant fragment is paper thin, off-white in color, and bears watermark of all over pattern of very small diamonds; Extant fragment has been cut along all four edges.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 15.0, Length = 25.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0006-0015   CAS 1989-0006-0015; Kapa fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Kapa fragment
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Hawaii; near Kawaihai
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early to mid 1800s
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bark
Description Irregularly shaped fragment of kapa, made by beating strip of bark into thin sheet; Extant fragment has felt-like texture and is decorated on one face with a very broad, solid red line flanked on either side by paired black zigzag lines, and two parallel segments of a dashed line consisting of alternating red dots and black dashes; Fragment has been cut along at least two edges.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.0, Length = 7.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0006-0016   CAS 1989-0006-0016; Kapa fragment
Category Textiles
Object Name Kapa fragment
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Hawaii; near Kawaihai
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early to mid 1800s
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bark
Description Irregularly shaped fragment of kapa, made by beating strip of bark into thin sheet; Extant fragment has felt-like texture and is decorated with series of elongated triangles outlined in black and cross-marked with black lines, all against a red background; Fragment has been cut along all four edges.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.0, Length = 11.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0006-0017A-C   CAS 1989-0006-0017A-C; Kapa fragments
Category Textiles
Object Name Kapa fragments
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Hawaii; near Kawaihai
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early to mid 1800s
Collection Name Ostheimer Collection (Hawaiian)
Materials Bark
Description 3 irregularly shaped fragments of kapa, made by beating strips of bark into very thin sheets; All fragments are dark brown in overall color and bear the same watermark of closely spaced, very thin, paired parallel lines alternating with a negative thin zigzag line; Fragment A is also painted with wide very dark brown stripes, alternating with wider stripes of the lighter colored dark brown background; Fragments B and C are painted with narrower parallel dark brown lines spaced approx. 0.6 cm apart on the lighter dark brown background; Fragment B also has a portion of a wider dark brown stripe along one edge; Fragments B and C were originally joined together (see photo); It is unknown if Fragment A was originally part of the same cloth as Fragments B and C, as all fragments have been cut along all edges.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.0, Length = 22.8
Catalog Number CAS 1989-0012-0001   CAS 1989-0012-0001; Shield
Category Weaponry
Object Name Shield
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data City: Port Moresby and Madang area
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Rope
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 52.2, Depth = 8.4, Thickness = 2.8, Length = 105.5
Catalog Number CAS 1989-0012-0002   CAS 1989-0012-0002; Carved figure (anthropomorphic)
Category Carvings
Object Name Carved figure (anthropomorphic)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data City: Port Moresby and Madang area
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.1, Depth = 8.3, Length = 43.6
Catalog Number CAS 1989-0012-0003   CAS 1989-0012-0003; Carved figure (anthropomorphic)
Category Carvings
Object Name Carved figure (anthropomorphic)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data City: Port Moresby and Madang area
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 7.2, Depth = 6.5, Length = 47.9
Catalog Number CAS 1989-0012-0004   CAS 1989-0012-0004; Wood carving (kneeling woman)
Category Carvings
Object Name Wood carving (kneeling woman)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data City: Port Moresby and Madang area
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 17.0, Depth = 11.4, Length = 48.6
Catalog Number CAS 1989-0012-0005   CAS 1989-0012-0005; Carved plaque (wall hanging)
Category Carvings
Object Name Carved plaque (wall hanging)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data City: Port Moresby and Madang area
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Paint
Description Crescent-shaped, depicting a central humanoid mask surrounded by birds and symbols, decorated with red, white, black and yellow paint.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 74.5, Width = 17.0, Thickness = 3.0
Catalog Number CAS 1989-0012-0006   CAS 1989-0012-0006; Mask (wall hanging)
Category Carvings; Ceremonial Items
Object Name Mask (wall hanging)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data City: Port Moresby and Madang area
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells
Description Wooden wall hanging representing a one-dimensional elongated humanoid mask with a smaller three-dimensional humanoid head attached on top.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 15.2, Depth = 8.7, Length = 58.2
Catalog Number CAS 1989-0012-0007   CAS 1989-0012-0007; Carving (hook figure)
Category Carvings
Object Name Carving (hook figure)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data City: Port Moresby and Madang area
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 15.9, Thickness = 4.0, Length = 49.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0012-0008A,B   CAS 1989-0012-0008A,B; Axe
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Axe
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data City: Port Moresby or Madang area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Plant fiber; Stone
Description Ceremonial axe; A: Axe handle; B: Axe blade.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 66.1, Thickness = 4.2, Length = 77.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0012-0009   CAS 1989-0012-0009; Cane
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Cane
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.4, Thickness = 3.5, Length = ca. 90.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0012-0010   CAS 1989-0012-0010; Cane
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Cane
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Grass
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.7, Thickness = 3.7, Length = 94.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0012-0011A-F   CAS 1989-0012-0011A-F; Bow and 5 arrows
Category Weaponry
Object Name Bow and 5 arrows
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo; Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = A=3.2, Thickness = A=1.5, Max Diam = B-F=1.2 to 1.5, Length = A=176.8; B-F=160.1 to 161.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0015-0001   CAS 1989-0015-0001; Navigational chart (map)
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Navigational chart (map)
Culture Micronesian: Marshallese
Global Region Oceania
Country Marshall Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Majuro Atoll
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Majuro
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood: coconut wood; Coconut fiber; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells
Description Navigational chart of the Ralik and Ratak Chains in the Marshall Islands, constructed of four trimmed coconut wood strips that are lashed together to form a rectangular frame; Additional overlapping coconut wood strips are then laid across the frame horizontally and diagonally, representing ocean currents; Individual islands and atolls are represented by single cowrie shells that are tied to the coconut wood strips.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 58.2, Thickness = 3.0, Length = 68.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0015-0002   CAS 1989-0015-0002; Necklace
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Goat Island, Pago Pago
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 21.0, Thickness = 0.6, Length = ca. 21.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0015-0003   CAS 1989-0015-0003; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Apia, Western Samoa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes from coal tar or shoe polish
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 82.0, Length = 115.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0015-0004   CAS 1989-0015-0004; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes from coal tar or shoe polish
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 56.0, Length = 122.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0015-0005   CAS 1989-0015-0005; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Tongan
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Vegetal dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 180.0, Length = 270.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0018-0001   CAS 1989-0018-0001; Bow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Bow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Palm wood; Pigment
Description Palm wood bow, painted black on one side; Other side left unfinished except for two central pin stripes running lengthwise.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.7, Thickness = 1.5, Length = 207.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0018-0002A-Z   CAS 1989-0018-0002A-Z; Arrows (21) and arrow shafts (5)
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrows (21) and arrow shafts (5)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo; Wood; Plant fiber; Pigment
Description A-C: Arrow with wooden point and bamboo shaft; Shaft painted with black designs; Arrow point carved with barbs and stained reddish-brown; Yellow flat fiber is wrapped around wooden tip near barbs and at base of point; End opposite point is notched and wrapped with brown, flat fiber; D: Arrow with wooden point and bamboo shaft; Shaft painted with black designs; Arrow point once barbed with spines and is stained reddish-brown and decorated with yellow and red flat fiber wrappings; Some carving is located near point; End opposite point is notched and wrapped with brown, flat fiber; E: Arrow with wooden point and bamboo shaft; Shaft painted with black designs; Arrow point is stained brown and decorated with yellow and red flat fiber wrapping; Four rows of carved barbs are located on arrow tip; End opposite point is notched and wrapped with brown flat fiber; F: Arrow with wooden point and bamboo shaft; Shaft painted with black designs; Arrow point is stained brown and decorated with yellow and red flat fiber wrapping; Tip was once barbed with five rows of spines; End opposite point is notched and wrapped with brown flat fiber; G: Arrow with wooden point and bamboo shaft; Shaft painted with black designs; Arrow point is stained brown and decorated with yellow and red flat fiber wrapping; Tip is barbed with five rows of spines; End opposite point is notched and wrapped with brown flat fiber; H: Arrow with wooden point and bamboo shaft; Shaft painted with black designs; Arrow point is stained brown and decorated with yellow and red flat fiber wrapping; Tip is barbed with eight rows of spines; End opposite point is notched and wrapped with brown flat fiber; I-K: Arrow with wooden point and bamboo shaft; Shaft painted with black designs; Arrow point is stained brown and has four rows of carved barbs; Tip is wrapped with flat yellow fiber; End opposite point is notched and wrapped with brown flat fiber; L: Arrow with wooden point and bamboo shaft; Arrow point is stained brown and decorated with flat yellow fiber wrappings; At least one row of spiny barbs were once attached to arrow point, several may be missing; Tip is wrapped with yellow and brown flat fiber; End opposite point is notched and wrapped with brown flat fiber and decorated with rows of carved notches; M: Arrow with wooden point and bamboo shaft; Shaft painted with black designs; Arrow point decorated with flat yellow fiber; Four rows of barbs are carved near tip; Arrow is further decorated with carved designs and pierced carving; End opposite point is notched and wrapped with brown flat fiber; N: Arrow with wooden point and bamboo shaft; Shaft painted with black designs; Arrow tip is decorated with flat yellow fiber wrapping and some carving; Arrow head is stained brown; Tip once had carved barbs but most are missing; End opposite point is notched and wrapped with brown flat fiber; O: Arrow with wooden point and bamboo shaft; Shaft painted with black designs; Arrow point decorated with flat yellow fiber wrapping and some carving; Arrow head is stained red and black; Twelve rows of carved barbs are located near tip; End opposite point is notched and wrapped with brown flat fiber; P: Arrow with wooden point and bamboo shaft; Shaft painted with black designs; Arrow point decorated with flat yellow fiber wrapping, carving, and pierced carving; Arrow head is stained red and black; Ten rows of carved barbs are located near tip; End opposite point is notched and wrapped with brown flat fiber; Q: Arrow with wooden point and bamboo shaft; Shaft painted with black designs; Arrow point decorated with flat yellow fiber wrapping and stained brown; Four rows of carved barbs are located near tip; End opposite point is notched and wrapped with brown flat fiber; R: Arrow with wooden point and bamboo shaft; Shaft painted with black designs; Arrow point has yellow flat fiber wrapped around tip and is stained brown; End opposite point is notched and wrapped with brown flat fiber; S-U: Arrow with wooden point and bamboo shaft; Shaft painted with black designs; Arrow point decorated with yellow and red flat fiber wrappings and stained brown; End opposite point is notched and wrapped with brown flat fiber; V,X-Z: Bamboo shaft painted with black designs; Wooden arrow point missing; End opposite point is notched and wrapped with brown flat fiber; W: Bamboo shaft in two parts painted with black designs; Wooden arrow point missing; End opposite point is notched and wrapped with brown flat fiber.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.4 to 1.2, Length = 94.2 to 137.5
Catalog Number CAS 1989-0020-0001   CAS 1989-0020-0001; Necklace
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. American Samoa
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell: cowrie (Cypraeidae), Conus and snail; Plastic
Description Single strand necklace comprised of white cowrie shells strung in a double row with a large central pendant made of brown cowrie shells, white snail shells, several white Conus shells, and red plastic snail shells, all strung on monofilament; String of cowrie shells is continuous strand, with its ends tied to the pendant.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 8.9, Thickness = 3.4, Length = ca. 46.0
Catalog Number CAS 1989-0020-0002   CAS 1989-0020-0002; Necklace
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. American Samoa
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960-1980
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell: cowrie (Cypraeidae); Seeds; Fish vertebrae
Description Single strand necklace strung on green monofilament, comprising groups of 4 to 6 (depending on size) cowrie shells alternating with pairs of red seeds; Additionally, four pairs of fish vertebrae are evenly interspersed along the length of the necklace.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.5, Thickness = 1.6, Length = ca. 54.5
Catalog Number CAS 1989-0020-0003   CAS 1989-0020-0003; Necklace
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. American Samoa
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Seeds
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.0, Length = ca. 92.0
Catalog Number CAS 1989-0020-0004   CAS 1989-0020-0004; Necklace
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. American Samoa
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960-1980
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell: Conus
Description Single continuous strand necklace of very small white Conus shells that are strung on monofilament; When worn, necklace would probably be doubled.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.6, Length = ca. 74.5
Catalog Number CAS 1989-0020-0005   CAS 1989-0020-0005; Necklace
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. American Samoa
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shells
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.6, Length = ca. 75.0
Catalog Number CAS 1989-0020-0006   CAS 1989-0020-0006; Necklace
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. American Samoa
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Seeds
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.0, Thickness = 0.5, Length = ca. 65.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0021-0001   CAS 1989-0021-0001; Navigational chart (map)
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Navigational chart (map)
Culture Micronesian: Marshallese
Global Region Oceania
Country Marshall Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood: coconut wood; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells; Twine
Description Navigational chart of the Ralik and Ratak Chains in the Marshall Islands, constructed of four trimmed coconut wood strips that are lashed together to form a rectangular frame; Additional overlapping coconut wood strips are then laid across the frame horizontally and diagonally, representing ocean currents; Individual islands and atolls are represented by single cowrie shells that are tied to the coconut wood strips.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 54.0, Thickness = 2.0, Length = 52.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1989-0021-0003   CAS 1989-0021-0003; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Micronesian: Marshallese
Global Region Oceania
Country Marshall Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 28.0, Thickness = 1.5, Length = 35.0
Catalog Number CAS 1989-0021-0004   CAS 1989-0021-0004; Wood carving (human face)
Category Carvings
Object Name Wood carving (human face)
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Pigment
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.8, Thickness = 2.8, Length = 22.2
Catalog Number CAS 1989-0021-0005   CAS 1989-0021-0005; Wood carving (human face)
Category Carvings
Object Name Wood carving (human face)
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Pigment
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.9, Thickness = 2.8, Length = 22.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 1990-0006-0001   CAS 1990-0006-0001; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Tongan
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Paper mulberry bark; Native dyes
Description Very large rectangular tapa cloth made from strips of mulberry bark that have been beaten into thin sheets, which were then overlapped to form a larger cloth; A background of narrow parallel brown lines indicates the cloth was prepared on worktable that was strung with sennit cord; Design field is divided into 20 rectangular panels arranged in 4 columns and 5 rows; Each row of panels includes 2 narrow panels and a slightly wider panel in the center and along each side; One column of narrow panels is decorated with a motif that resembles a belt with 3 discs on a double chain; The other column of narrow panels is decorated alternately with violin and guitar motifs; In the columns of wider panels, each panel is decorated with one of three different motifs representing hand fans, interspersed by large black dots, representing the fruit of the hea tree; All designs have been stamped onto cloth, probably using a wooden kupesi or rubbing tablet, and then they have been over-painted on front face of cloth; On the narrow panels only the areas around the motifs were rubbed, leaving the surrounding areas a natural off-white color, while on the wider panels the entire area was rubbed, transferring both the motif and the background pattern of parallel lines from the cordage wrapping; "KOE LETA O MALIA MOE KITA" is repeated 2 1/2 times as part of the design along one side of cloth, referring to the belt (leta) and guitar (kita) motifs; Cloth has been cut along all four sides from much larger cloth.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 169.0, Length = 237.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1991-0001-0005   CAS 1991-0001-0005; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Micronesian: Marshallese
Global Region Oceania
Country Marshall Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus; Wood; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells; Raffia
Description Round flat bottomed, open weave basket with cowrie shells in center and around rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.5, Max Diam = 34.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 1991-0001-0006   CAS 1991-0001-0006; Basket plaque
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket plaque
Culture Micronesian: Marshallese
Global Region Oceania
Country Marshall Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus; Wood; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells; Raffia
Description Round basketry plaque constructed of dark brown wrapped splints forming foundation for openwork, plaited floral designs; 6 cowrie and 1 unidentified shell in center.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 1.4, Max Diam = 32.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 1991-0001-0007   CAS 1991-0001-0007; Wood carving (meeting house)
Category Carvings
Object Name Wood carving (meeting house)
Culture Micronesian: Palauan
Global Region Oceania
Country Palau
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Three dimensional wood carving depicting a men’s meeting house, carved from a single piece of wood; Bas relief details display the steeply pitched, thatched roof and story board designs of a traditional meeting house; Such structures are used only by men's societies.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.7, Width = 5.5, Length = 8.9
Catalog Number CAS 1991-0002-0001   CAS 1991-0002-0001; Fishing lure and hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fishing lure and hook
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Santa Cruz Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Tikopia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1976
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell: pearl oyster (Pinctada sp.); Bone; Monofilament line; Nylon cordage
Description Composite fishing lure and hook comprising an elongated pearl oyster shell shaft that has been cut from a pearl oyster shell and has a squared off lower end and tapers to a point on its upper end; Shaft is characteristically thicker on its upper end; Carefully cut and highly polished bone J-shaped hook with rectangular shaft is lashed to shell shaft with monofilament line that is threaded through two holes drilled in the hook’s shaft; Bundle of numerous individual nylon threads is laid out flat on reverse face of shell shaft (with the ends of the bundle hanging down from the base) and is secured within the monofilament line that fastens the hook to the shaft; Single hole drilled through top of shell shaft provides for attaching the lure to a fishing line.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.6, Thickness = 3.2, Length = 9.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1991-0011-0001   CAS 1991-0011-0001; Kava bowl
Category Carvings; Culinary Items; Vessels
Object Name Kava bowl
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. American Samoa
County
Other Geographic Data Apia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood: ifilele (Intsia bijuga)
Description Round kava bowl with 18 cylindrical legs, carved from a single piece of wood; Two drilled holes located between pair of joined legs.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.4, Max Diam = 45.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1991-0011-0002   CAS 1991-0011-0002; Kava bowl
Category Carvings; Culinary Items; Vessels
Object Name Kava bowl
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. American Samoa
County
Other Geographic Data Apia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood: ifilele (Intsia bijuga)
Description Round kava bowl carved from single piece of wood, having rounded underside and flaring sides with everted rim and broad flat lip; Bowl is supported on 16 equally spaced pedestal feet that extend downward from upper sides of bowl; Upper portion of each foot is semi-circular in shape, changing to cylindrical on lower half; All interior and exterior surfaces are sanded very smooth; Overall color is dark brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.4, Max Diam = 36.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1991-0011-0003   CAS 1991-0011-0003; Kava cup
Category Carvings; Culinary Items
Object Name Kava cup
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. Western Samoa
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood: ifilele (Intsia bijuga)
Description Round kava cup in the form of a model kava bowl, carved from a single piece of wood; Cup has rounded underside and flaring sides with everted rim and flat lip; Eight pedestal feed extend downward from the exterior rim to support the cup, with each foot starting in a rectangular form and terminating in a cylindrical form; The feet are grouped in pairs at each cardinal direction, with slightly more space between adjacent pairs; Interior and exterior surfaces are all sanded very smooth; Overall color is dark brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.6, Max Diam = 11.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1991-0011-0004   CAS 1991-0011-0004; Kava cup
Category Carvings; Culinary Items
Object Name Kava cup
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. American Samoa
County
Other Geographic Data Apia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood: ifilele (Intsia bijuga)
Description Round kava cup in the form of a model kava bowl with 8 cylindrical legs, carved from a single piece of wood.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.9, Max Diam = 11.5
Catalog Number CAS 1991-0011-0005   CAS 1991-0011-0005; Kava stirrer
Category Culinary Items; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kava stirrer
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. American Samoa
County
Other Geographic Data Apia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood: ifilele (Intsia bijuga)
Description Cylindrical rod with four prongs at one end, carved from a single piece of wood; Used for stirring kava as it is mixed with water and also for straining the actual kava drink to remove the plant fibers when serving it.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.8, Length = 15.4
Catalog Number CAS 1991-0011-0006   CAS 1991-0011-0006; Kava stirrer
Category Culinary Items; Tools & Implements
Object Name Kava stirrer
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. Western Samoa
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood: ifilele (Intsia bijuga)
Description Cylindrical rod with four prongs at one end (arranged in square formation rather than linear), carved from a single piece of wood; Used for stirring kava as it is mixed with water and also for straining the actual kava drink to remove the plant fibers when serving it.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.9, Length = 13.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1991-0011-0007   CAS 1991-0011-0007; Cordage
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Cordage
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. Western Samoa
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut fiber
Description Spool of handmade, 3-strand braided rope; Total length unknown.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 12.4, Length = 47.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 1991-0011-0008A,B   CAS 1991-0011-0008A,B; Slit drum with drum stick
Category Musical Instruments
Object Name Slit drum with drum stick
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. American Samoa
County
Other Geographic Data Apia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood: ifilele (Intsia bijuga)
Description A: Slit drum, rectangular in overall shape with a short cylindrical handle projecting from one end, carved from a single piece of wood; B: Carved cylindrical piece of wood with blunt ends.
Dimensions (cm) Height = A=11.8, Width = A=9.2, Max Diam = B=2.4, Length = A=71.4; B=26.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 1991-0011-0009A,B   CAS 1991-0011-0009A,B; Slit drum with drum stick
Category Musical Instruments
Object Name Slit drum with drum stick
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. American Samoa
County
Other Geographic Data Apia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood: ifilele (Intsia bijuga)
Description A: Slit drum, rectangular in overall shape with a short cylindrical handle projecting from one end, carved from a single piece of wood; B: Carved cylindrical piece of wood with blunt ends.
Dimensions (cm) Height = A=10.0, Width = A=5.2, Max Diam = B=2.7, Length = A=35.2; B=22.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 1991-0011-0010   CAS 1991-0011-0010; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. American Samoa
County
Other Geographic Data Apia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus fiber; Wire
Description Rectangular plaited basket with flat base and straight sides, one of which is woven higher than rim and folded over to form lid; Woven of wide pandanus strips inside and of various sized strips outside; Braided handle over wire core passes under bottom of basket, forming two loops at top.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 28.7, Width = 31.9, Depth = 20.5, Length = 16.0
Catalog Number CAS 1991-0011-0011   CAS 1991-0011-0011; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. American Samoa
County
Other Geographic Data Apia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus fiber; Wire
Description Rectangular plaited basket with flat base and straight sides, one of which is woven higher than rim and folded over to form lid; Woven of wide pandanus strips inside and of various sized and colored strips outside; Decorated with supplemental wrapped stitch on exterior and on lid; Braided handle over wire core (?) is attached at two points on rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 21.8, Width = 27.0, Depth = 15.0, Length = 13.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1991-0011-0012   CAS 1991-0011-0012; Outrigger canoe model
Category Carvings; Watercraft
Object Name Outrigger canoe model
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. American Samoa
County
Other Geographic Data Apia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Coconut fiber
Description Model dugout canoe with deck planks at ends, two paddles, and outrigger, all attached with coconut fiber rope; Canoe is undecorated.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.9, Width = 12.2, Length = 40.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 1991-0011-0013   CAS 1991-0011-0013; Cloth (lava lava)
Category Textiles
Object Name Cloth (lava lava)
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. American Samoa
County
Other Geographic Data Apia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton
Description Commercially woven fabric, dyed pale yellow and hand stamped with a wide decorative border along one edge, showing solid and outlined geometric design elements in black and brown.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 90.0, Length = 287.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1991-0011-0014   CAS 1991-0011-0014; Cloth (lava lava)
Category Textiles
Object Name Cloth (lava lava)
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. American Samoa
County
Other Geographic Data Apia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton
Description Commercially woven fabric, dyed deep yellow and hand stamped with a wide decorative border along one edge, showing solid triangles, diamonds, and other geometric design elements in black and brown.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 90.0, Length = 287.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1991-0011-0015   CAS 1991-0011-0015; Cloth (lava lava)
Category Textiles
Object Name Cloth (lava lava)
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. Western Samoa
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Upolu; Town: Apia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton; Dye
Description Commercially woven fabric, dyed red and hand stamped with an all-over diamond network pattern; Alternate horizontal rows of diamonds extending across width of fabric are stamped with simple linear geometric designs (2 different patterns) or with positive and negative 6-petal floral motifs: Designs are similar to those used on tapa cloth.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 90.0, Length = 542.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1991-0011-0016   CAS 1991-0011-0016; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Tongan
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description Rectangular piece of tapa cloth cut from a much larger piece, made by beating strips of paper mulberry bark to paper thin sheets, and overlapping them until the desired width and length was achieved; This piece measures four langanga (hand-measured unit) in length, as indicated by the numbers along its outer borders, and could have been part of a 50 langanga cloth; Overall cloth is divided into rectangular panels of different sizes that extend across the entire cloth in columns and rows; Smaller panels along outer borders are decorated with alternating images of a star with crescent moon and that of a braided fiber lei, with the even-numbered panels also marked with their measurement (e.g., 2, 4, etc.); Remaining width of the cloth is divided into 5 columns of panels (3 smaller panels and 2 wide panels); Each panel in the column adjacent to the border is decorated with the royal seal of Tonga which is rendered rather haphazardly with little attention to complete details; Panels in next column are wide with alternate rows showing a tokelau feletoa design (a chiefly symbol of an elongated lozenge shape) or an series of small contiguous squares topped with row of triangles (symbolism unknown); Small panels in center column are decorated with triangular structure (possibly representing a house) with a rising and/or setting crescent sun on either side; Background of all panels is partially painted brown, with traces of string, indicating that cloth was tied to a working board and secured with sennit fibers as it was being made.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 176.0, Length = 392.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1991-0012-0001A,B   CAS 1991-0012-0001A,B; Baby carrier with liner
Category Basketry
Object Name Baby carrier with liner
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country New Caledonia
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Tiedanit (near Hienghene)
Maker's Name Marie Hyanounite
Date of Manufacture 1985
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo (?); Banyan root fiber; Pandanus (?) fiber
Description A: Roughly rectangular mat woven of narrow bamboo strips in open wickerwork and bound around edges with bundled banyan root fiber; Two braided straps of banyan root fiber tied to edges, passing under foundation mat; B: Roughly rectangular mat woven in closed twill pattern (2/2) and having self-binding selvage along three sides; Used to pad interior of baby carrier (A).
Dimensions (cm) Height = A=3.5, Width = A=31.0; B= 26.0, Length = A=67.4; B=59.0
Catalog Number CAS 1991-0012-0002A,B   CAS 1991-0012-0002A,B; Baby carrier with liner
Category Basketry
Object Name Baby carrier with liner
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country New Caledonia
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Tiedanit (near Hienghene)
Maker's Name Marie Hyanounite
Date of Manufacture 1985
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo (?); Banana plant fiber; Banyan root; Aloe plant fiber; Pandanus leaves
Description A: Roughly rectangular mat woven of narrow bamboo strips in open wicker work technique; Edges wrapped in bundled banana plant that is wrapped in white banyan root and bound with aloe fiber (?) cordage; Two braided aloe fiber carrying straps are tied to edging and pass under foundation mat; B: Roughly rectangular mat woven in closed twill pattern (mostly 2/2 with two areas of 3/3) with self-binding selvages along three sides; Used to pad interior of CAS 1991-0012-0002A.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.1, Width = 38.0, Length = 55.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 1991-0012-0003   CAS 1991-0012-0003; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country New Caledonia
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Bonde Mission, Northern New Caledonia
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1990
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus fiber
Description Large rectangular mat woven of medium width strips in closed twill pattern (alternating bands of 1/1 and 2/2) with self binding selvages along both ends and cut edges along both sides.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 118.0, Length = 210.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1992-0008-0001   CAS 1992-0008-0001; Cordage
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Cordage
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Chuuk (Truk), Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1973
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut (?) fiber
Description Skein of 2-ply (s-spun, z-ply) sennit (?) cordage; Total length is unknown.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = ca. 7.5, Length = 54.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1992-0008-0002   CAS 1992-0008-0002; Basket tray
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket tray
Culture Micronesian: Marshallese
Global Region Oceania
Country Marshall Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Majuro Atoll
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Majuro
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture May 1975
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: bamboo splints; Weft: split pandanus leaves
Description Large shallow basket tray with flat base, shallow flaring sides, and short outward curving rim, woven entirely in an open coil technique, using pandanus weft fibers over warps of bamboo splints.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.8, Width = 44.9, Length = 66.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 1993-0002-0001   CAS 1993-0002-0001; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Tongan
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga
State/Prov./Dist. Vava'u group
County
Other Geographic Data Lua'afuleheu (?)
Maker's Name Sela Taufoou
Date of Manufacture ca. 1990
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 198.0, Length = ca. 420.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1993-0004-0001   CAS 1993-0004-0001; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. American Samoa
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930s to 1950s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Paper mulberry bark; Native dyes (derived from 'o'a [Bischofia javanica] sap mixed with charcoal or from lama [candlenut tree, Aleurites moluccana] kernels)
Description Rectangular tapa cloth made from strips of mulberry bark that have been beaten into thin strips, which were then overlapped to form a larger cloth; Cloth has been laid over wooden design tablet and stamped 5 times with geometric register or panel that runs the width of the cloth and forms a overall design network of diamonds that are filled in with additional geometric motifs, all visible on the reverse; Stamped designs were then over-painted on front face of cloth in freehand technique, emphasizing some of the original motifs and also adding new ones, while still maintaining the overall diamond network; Stamped designs are done in a pale brown color and hand painted designs are in a darker brown color; Cloth has all four original edges.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 122.0, Length = 190.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1993-0005-0001A-CCC   CAS 1993-0005-0001A-CCC; Playing cards
Category Tools & Implements; Visual Arts
Object Name Playing cards
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Oahu; City: Honolulu
Maker's Name The U.S. Playing Card Co.
Date of Manufacture ca. 1910-1915
Collection Name N/A
Materials Paper; Ink
Description Commercially made deck of 52 playing cards and one joker card in original green cardboard box and dust cover lid; Playing cards are imprinted with photos of Hawaii royalty, buildings, and general scenes; Dust cover lid imprinted in gold lettering, "Hawaiian Souvenir Playing Cards - Published by Wall, Nichols Co., Ltd. Honolulu, H.I. - Copyrighted the U.S. Playing Card Co. Cincinnati, USA."
Dimensions (cm) Width = 7.4, Thickness = 2.2, Length = 9.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 1993-0009-0008   CAS 1993-0009-0008; Shark tooth dagger
Category Weaponry
Object Name Shark tooth dagger
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Admiralty Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Manus
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Shark teeth; Cordage; Pandanus fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.7, Thickness = 2.1, Length = 35.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 1993-0009-0009   CAS 1993-0009-0009; Shark tooth dagger
Category Weaponry
Object Name Shark tooth dagger
Culture Micronesian: I-Kiribati
Global Region Oceania
Country Kiribati (Gilbert Islands)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Shark teeth; Coconut fiber cordage; Pandanus fiber; Human hair cordage
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.0, Thickness = 1.5, Length = 34.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 1993-0009-0010   CAS 1993-0009-0010; Shark tooth knife
Category Weaponry
Object Name Shark tooth knife
Culture Micronesian: I-Kiribati (?)
Global Region Oceania
Country Kiribati (Gilbert Islands) (?)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier) teeth; Coconut fiber cordage
Description Knife consisting of a short cylindrical wooden hand grip area that separates into two canoe-shaped extensions toward the distal end; Each distal extension is carved with a shallow groove along its upper surface, into which are fitted three shark teeth side by side; Each tooth is drilled through its center and individually lashed to the wooden shaft with sennit cordage that is looped through the tooth and the underlying wooden shaft; Heavier piece of sennit cordage is looped through hole drilled through distal end of hand grip area.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.9, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 15.0
Catalog Number CAS 1993-0009-0011   CAS 1993-0009-0011; Club / staff
Category Weaponry
Object Name Club / staff
Culture Polynesian: Maori
Global Region Oceania
Country New Zealand
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 2.2, Length = 15.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 1993-0009-0012   CAS 1993-0009-0012; Club
Category Weaponry
Object Name Club
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1850
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Cordage
Description War club with curved distal end and pointed tip; Pandanus (sometimes called pineapple) design near tip; Wood bent to shape while growing and carved when wet.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 20.0, Thickness = 10.7, Length = 79.7
Catalog Number CAS 1993-0009-0013   CAS 1993-0009-0013; Club
Category Weaponry
Object Name Club
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Cordage
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 11.2, Length = 100.5
Catalog Number CAS 1993-0009-0014   CAS 1993-0009-0014; Club
Category Weaponry
Object Name Club
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 14.6, Thickness = 4.2, Length = 84.5
Catalog Number CAS 1993-0009-0015   CAS 1993-0009-0015; Club
Category Weaponry
Object Name Club
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 21.7, Thickness = 5.0, Length = 90.5
Catalog Number CAS 1993-0012-0001   CAS 1993-0012-0001; Wood carving (man)
Category Carvings
Object Name Wood carving (man)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Sepik River region
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Pigments
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 74.0, Width = 23.0, Depth = 17.5
Catalog Number CAS 1993-0012-0002   CAS 1993-0012-0002; Carving (hook figure)
Category Carvings
Object Name Carving (hook figure)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Sepik River region
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Pigment
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 116.5, Width = 28.2, Thickness = 4.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 1993-0012-0003   CAS 1993-0012-0003; Club
Category Weaponry
Object Name Club
Culture Melanesian: Northern Massim
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Milne Bay Province: Massim District
County
Other Geographic Data Trobriand Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 7.1, Thickness = 2.7, Length = 127.5
Catalog Number CAS 1993-0012-0004   CAS 1993-0012-0004; Wood carving (woman with bird on her back - ancestral spirit)
Category Carvings
Object Name Wood carving (woman with bird on her back - ancestral spirit)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Sepik River region
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Coral; Pigments
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 61.2, Width = 13.7, Depth = 13.5
Catalog Number CAS 1993-0012-0005   CAS 1993-0012-0005; Wood carving (woman with bird on her back - ancestral spirit)
Category Carvings
Object Name Wood carving (woman with bird on her back - ancestral spirit)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Sepik River region
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Coral; Pigments
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 42.6, Width = 5.0, Depth = 8.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0002-0001   CAS 1994-0002-0001; Skirt
Category Bead & Leatherwork
Object Name Skirt
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Irian Jaya
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cordage; Glass beads; Commercial cotton cloth
Description Flat, one piece apron-like skirt, rectangular in overall shape with triangular lower edge; Made entirely of beads on native cordage; Design includes crosses and diamonds (light green) on background of two shades of yellow; Lower edges are decorated with short white and red cloth fringes.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 46.5, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 47.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0002-0002   CAS 1994-0002-0002; Skirt
Category Bead & Leatherwork
Object Name Skirt
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Irian Jaya
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cordage; Glass beads; Commercial cotton cloth
Description Flat, one piece apron-like skirt, rectangular in overall shape with triangular lower edge; Made entirely of beads on native cordage; Design field is divided and subdivided into numerous small diamond shapes in colors of blue, yellow, white, red, green, and black; Lower edges are decorated with short white, blue, and red cloth fringes.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 40.0, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 40.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0002-0003   CAS 1994-0002-0003; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Irian Jaya
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cane; Palm fiber; Bamboo (?)
Description Rectangular basket with hinged lid, made of palm fibers sewn over a foundation of split canes; Edges of basket and lid are secured with native cordage; Decorative pattern of concentric diamonds on exterior sides of basket and exterior of lid are woven in plaited technique, using very narrow natural colored horizontal elements and dyed (red and black) vertical elements.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.0, Width = 32.0, Depth = 20.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0003-0001   CAS 1994-0003-0001; Walking stick
Category Carvings; Tools & Implements
Object Name Walking stick
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Irian Jaya
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Hand-carved walking stick with an L-shaped head and a tapering shaft; Decorative, rope-like pattern is carved on upper shaft; Distal tip of shaft is carved to be fitted with metal cap (now missing).
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.1 , Max Diam = 2.5, Length = 103.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0003-0002   CAS 1994-0003-0002; Walking stick
Category Carvings; Tools & Implements
Object Name Walking stick
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Irian Jaya
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Metal: Brass
Description Hand-carved walking stick with the head carved in the shape of a clenched human fist; The tapering cylindrical shaft is carved with a spiral twist near the upper end; Distal tip of walking stick is tipped with a brass shell casing.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.0, Max Diam = 4.0, Length = 101.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0003-0003   CAS 1994-0003-0003; Walking stick
Category Carvings; Tools & Implements
Object Name Walking stick
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Irian Jaya
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Metal: Brass
Description Hand-carved walking stick with the head carved in the shape of a clenched human fist; The tapering cylindrical shaft is carved with a spiral twist near the upper end; Distal tip of walking stick is tipped with a brass shell casing.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.0, Max Diam = 4.0, Length = 94.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0003-0004   CAS 1994-0003-0004; Measuring gauge
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Measuring gauge
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data New Guinea
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Hand-carved measuring gauge, rectangular in overall shape with one long edge beveled on one face; Gauge is not marked with any unit of measurement.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.0, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 48.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0009-0001   CAS 1994-0009-0001; Canoe prow
Category Watercraft
Object Name Canoe prow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Canoe prow carved in shape of crocodile head with bird on top of it and ancestor mask behind, carved band on both sides at the gunwale.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 77.5, Width = 33.4, Length = 183.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0009-0002   CAS 1994-0009-0002; Canoe prow
Category Watercraft
Object Name Canoe prow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 24.5, Width = 28.0, Length = 76.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0009-0003   CAS 1994-0009-0003; Canoe prow
Category Watercraft
Object Name Canoe prow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 32.0, Depth = 19.0, Length = 104.0
Catalog Number CAS 1994-0009-0004   CAS 1994-0009-0004; Canoe prow
Category Watercraft
Object Name Canoe prow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Lime
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 24.0, Width = 45.0, Length = 114.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0009-0005   CAS 1994-0009-0005; Canoe oar / paddle
Category Watercraft
Object Name Canoe oar / paddle
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Ceremonial paddle with proximal end of handle being carved in the likeness of a crocodile head; The distal end of the handle has a carved band; The proximal end of the paddle blade is carved on one side with the distal end being blank, the back of the blade is blank.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 36.5, Thickness = 6.1, Length = 297.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0009-0006   CAS 1994-0009-0006; Canoe oar / paddle
Category Watercraft
Object Name Canoe oar / paddle
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Ceremonial paddle with the proximal end of the handle being carved; The blade has two bands of carving with a blank band in between and a blank area at the distal end.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 23.5, Thickness = 6.0, Length = 275.0
Catalog Number CAS 1994-0009-0007   CAS 1994-0009-0007; Shield
Category Weaponry
Object Name Shield
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Plant fiber; Clay
Description Flat rectangular shield made from single piece of stone-cut wood; Front surface is carved in low relief with large chain-like motif with eight pendant loops; Fiber handle is threaded through two holes at mid-section; Traces of clay or mud coating remain on surface; Overall color is black.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 65.5, Thickness = 4.2, Length = 111.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0009-0008   CAS 1994-0009-0008; Shield
Category Weaponry
Object Name Shield
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Flat shield, rectangular in overall shape with slightly rounded sides and rounded top; Shield is undecorated except for narrow, V-shaped area that extends from top to slightly below the middle, which is carved in low relief with geometric designs, some of which bear traces of a white pigment; A single large hole is located at midpoint along each lateral edge.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 55.0, Thickness = 1.7, Length = 133.5
Catalog Number CAS 1994-0009-0009   CAS 1994-0009-0009; Shield
Category Weaponry
Object Name Shield
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 48.8, Thickness = 3.5, Length = 76.1
Catalog Number CAS 1994-0009-0010   CAS 1994-0009-0010; Ancestral board
Category Carvings
Object Name Ancestral board
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Purari Delta region
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Pigments
Description Elongated ovoid shaped board that is convex in cross-section; Front surface is carved in low relief with highly stylized human or animal figure whose body's parts are suggested by geometric lines and shapes that are painted white and outlined in black, all on a rust orange background; Edges of board and upper end of board are painted black.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 153.0, Width = 32.0, Thickness = 4.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0009-0011A-C   CAS 1994-0009-0011A-C; Slit drum with supports
Category Musical Instruments
Object Name Slit drum with supports
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Pigments; Plant fiber
Description A: Slit drum carved out of large log, carved on both sides with the front having a carved area specifically for impact of stick; Designs on front and back are similar; Human faces on each end in relief and colored in red and white, area between faces is carved and painted red and white; Left end has a grip carved in shape of a turtle (?) head and ancestor mask, right grip in shape of crocodile head; B,C: Supports for slit drum, each carved separately from cylindrical log, terminating at the top in a triangular shaped face on either side and with the top of the faces being concave to support the drum.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 55.0, Width = 38.0, Length = 217.0
Catalog Number CAS 1994-0009-0012   CAS 1994-0009-0012; Mask
Category Carvings; Ceremonial Items
Object Name Mask
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Bamboo fiber
Description Carved wooden mask with bamboo fiber wrapped around top, charcoal in color.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 86.0, Width = 27.8, Depth = 10.3
Catalog Number CAS 1994-0009-0013   CAS 1994-0009-0013; Mask
Category Carvings; Ceremonial Items
Object Name Mask
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells; Boar tusks; Bamboo; Fiber; Paint
Description Ancestor mask, painted red, white, and blue, with boar tusks in nostrils and small cowrie shells covering the majority of the piece; Bamboo hanger at top, elongated nose turns into bird at distal end; Fiber is attached around bottom of face.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 74.0, Width = 20.3, Depth = 12.0
Catalog Number CAS 1994-0009-0014   CAS 1994-0009-0014; Mask
Category Carvings; Ceremonial Items
Object Name Mask
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Clay; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells; Boar tusks; Bamboo fiber
Description Woven bamboo fiber outlines an oval wooden mask, clay with imbedded cowrie shells outline the mouth, cheeks, eyes, nostrils and a central patch on the forehead, the clay on the forehead and nostrils also have boar tusks imbedded in them; Pigments of cream and red over black are also found on the piece.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 33.9, Depth = 14.7, Length = 79.8
Catalog Number CAS 1994-0009-0015   CAS 1994-0009-0015; Flute
Category Musical Instruments
Object Name Flute
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 25.7, Max Diam = ca. 12.0, Length = ca. 116.0
Catalog Number CAS 1994-0009-0016   CAS 1994-0009-0016; Flute
Category Musical Instruments
Object Name Flute
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo; Wood; Organic pigments; Grass; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells; Unidentified feathers; Cassowary feathers
Description Flute made from large-diameter bamboo shaft with wooden carving at distal end in form of human with elaborate head and face (2 projecting horns, bulging eyes, and long pointed chin) holding animal head at front; Figure is painted black with white and red designs on head and face and decorated with on back with feather and grass bundles; Large cowrie shells set into eyes; Woven basketry plaque at proximal end of flute is decorated with cassowary feathers.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.6, Max Diam = 13.2, Length = 265.0
Catalog Number CAS 1994-0009-0017   CAS 1994-0009-0017; Flute
Category Musical Instruments
Object Name Flute
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo; Wood; Feathers
Description Flute with proximal end having a carved wooden bird painted red and white with multi colored feathers tied to it, this is attached to a bamboo tube that has feathers in a ring on its distal and proximal ends and is wrapped with bamboo strips it entire length, tube is also painted red, mustard and white.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 7.0, Depth = 12.2, Length = 265.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0009-0018   CAS 1994-0009-0018; Flute
Category Musical Instruments
Object Name Flute
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo; Wood; Feathers
Description Flute with proximal end having a carved wooden bird painted red and white with multi colored feathers tied to it, this is attached to a bamboo tube that has feathers in a ring on its distal and proximal ends and is wrapped with bamboo strips it entire length, tube is also painted red, mustard and white.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.5, Depth = 10.0, Length = 238.0
Catalog Number CAS 1994-0009-0019   CAS 1994-0009-0019; Flute
Category Musical Instruments
Object Name Flute
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo; Wood; Feathers
Description Flute with proximal end of carved wood in the form of a man with a very large bird on his shoulders; This is attached to a bamboo tube that has bamboo strips woven around it and has a ring of feathers at its distal end; Bird has raffia on its back.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.8, Depth = 13.1, Length = 190.0
Catalog Number CAS 1994-0009-0020   CAS 1994-0009-0020; Drum
Category Musical Instruments
Object Name Drum
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Monitor lizard skin; Pigment
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 22.3, Max Diam = 17.6, Length = 75.0
Catalog Number CAS 1994-0009-0021   CAS 1994-0009-0021; Drum
Category Musical Instruments
Object Name Drum
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Monitor lizard skin; Pigment
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 9.2, Max Diam = 17.0, Length = 66.7
Catalog Number CAS 1994-0009-0022   CAS 1994-0009-0022; Drum
Category Musical Instruments
Object Name Drum
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Monitor lizard skin; Pigment
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 17.9, Max Diam = 15.2, Length = 56.4
Catalog Number CAS 1994-0009-0023   CAS 1994-0009-0023; Drum
Category Musical Instruments
Object Name Drum
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Monitor lizard skin; Pigment
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 17.3, Max Diam = 14.3, Length = 59.8
Catalog Number CAS 1994-0009-0024   CAS 1994-0009-0024; Drum
Category Musical Instruments
Object Name Drum
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Monitor lizard skin; Commercial cloth; Resin; Paint; Organic pigments
Description Hour glass shaped, single-headed hand drum carved from single piece of wood; Two flaring handles (1 open, 1 solid) are carved at mid-section; Lizard skin is stretched across one end and secured with cloth wrapping; Several drops of resin are affixed to center of drum head to aid in resonance; Body of drum is carved with low-relief "eye" images and painted red and white.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 21.5, Length = 56.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0009-0025   CAS 1994-0009-0025; Bowl
Category Carvings; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Deep round bowl with flat base and curving walls; Carved design band on exterior just below rim includes narrow band of multiple parallel zigzags framed above and below by series of multiple straight lines; Large carved oval with geometric designs is pendant from encircling band on two sides of the bowl; No design on interior.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.6, Width = 38.0, Length = 40.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0009-0026   CAS 1994-0009-0026; Bowl
Category Carvings; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Huon Gulf area: Tami Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 20.2, Width = 28.0, Length = 74.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0009-0027   CAS 1994-0009-0027; Bowl
Category Carvings; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Huon Gulf area: Tami Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.9, Width = 37.0, Length = 90.7
Catalog Number CAS 1994-0009-0028   CAS 1994-0009-0028; Bowl
Category Carvings; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.3, Width = 28.8, Length = 64.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0009-0029   CAS 1994-0009-0029; Bowl
Category Carvings; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Oval-shaped effigy bowl in form of unidentifiable animal; Small flat square head projecting from rim is carved on both faces; Wing-like extension on sides of rim also carved on both faces; Tail extending from rim is carved overall with design continuing on underbody of bowl.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.3, Width = 24.8, Length = 59.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0009-0030   CAS 1994-0009-0030; Bowl
Category Carvings; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Huon Gulf area: Tami Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.6, Width = 26.0, Length = 55.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0009-0031   CAS 1994-0009-0031; Bowl
Category Carvings; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Huon Gulf area: Tami Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.3, Width = 20.3, Length = 53.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0009-0032   CAS 1994-0009-0032; Bowl
Category Carvings; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Carved wooden food dish, oval in shape with a square base and stylized crocodiles for handles on both ends.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.8, Width = 21.6, Length = 67.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0009-0033   CAS 1994-0009-0033; Bowl
Category Carvings; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data Huon Gulf area: Tami Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Lime
Description Oval shaped wooden bowl that is pointed at both ends with carved designs on sides and exterior base; Designs appear to have been originally filled in with lime.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.0, Width = 29.1, Length = 74.0
Catalog Number CAS 1994-0009-0034   CAS 1994-0009-0034; Jar
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Clay
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 42.3, Max Diam = 20.8
Catalog Number CAS 1994-0009-0035   CAS 1994-0009-0035; Jar
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Clay
Description Bullet-shaped cooking jar with pointed bottom, Cylindrical body with expanded mid-section, and short constricted neck with slightly flared rim; Zigzag clay fillet encircles base of neck; Sides of neck are decorated with profusion of randomly placed small punctations; Overall color is dark gray.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 38.0, Rim Diam = 9.9, Max Diam = 14.7
Catalog Number CAS 1994-0009-0036   CAS 1994-0009-0036; Jar
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Clay
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 30.3, Max Diam = 17.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0009-0037   CAS 1994-0009-0037; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Clay
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.6, Width = 25.0, Max Diam = 22.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0009-0038   CAS 1994-0009-0038; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Clay
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.4, Width = 25.7, Max Diam = 22.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0009-0039   CAS 1994-0009-0039; Bracelet
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bracelet
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell: Conus
Description Bracelet or armband made from a large Conus shell from which both the proximal and distal ends have been completely removed, leaving only a single shell band including the section where the shell’s interior coils originally joined; All cut edges have been ground smooth; Pair of small holes has been unifacially drilled at one end of the shell.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.5, Max Diam = 8.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0009-0040   CAS 1994-0009-0040; Bracelet
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bracelet
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell: Conus
Description Bracelet or armband made from a large Conus shell from which both the proximal and distal ends have been completely removed, leaving only a single shell band including the section where the shell’s interior coils originally joined; All cut edges have been ground smooth.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.1, Max Diam = 9.0
Catalog Number CAS 1994-0009-0041   CAS 1994-0009-0041; Pestle
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Pestle
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 6.9, Length = 43.6
Catalog Number CAS 1994-0009-0042   CAS 1994-0009-0042; Pestle
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Pestle
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.4, Thickness = 5.6, Length = 75.5
Catalog Number CAS 1994-0009-0043   CAS 1994-0009-0043; Pestle
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Pestle
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 5.7, Length = 36.2
Catalog Number CAS 1994-0009-0044   CAS 1994-0009-0044; Mortar
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Mortar
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 23.3, Width = 6.2, Length = 6.3
Catalog Number CAS 1994-0009-0045   CAS 1994-0009-0045; Mortar
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Mortar
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 24.5, Width = 6.5, Length = 6.1
Catalog Number CAS 1994-0009-0046   CAS 1994-0009-0046; Mortar
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Mortar
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 19.5, Width = 4.8, Length = 4.8
Catalog Number CAS 1994-0009-0047A,B   CAS 1994-0009-0047A,B; Lime container with spatula
Category Vessels; Tools & Implements
Object Name Lime container with spatula
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early to mid 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials A: Gourd; Shell: Cowrie (Cypraeidae) and Conus; Glass beads; Mud; B: Bone (cassowary); Bamboo; Copper wire; Plant fiber
Description A: Lime container made of naturally shaped gourd; B: Lime spatula carved from a cassowary bone.
Dimensions (cm) Width = B=2.8, Thickness = B=3.1, Max Diam = A=10.7, Length = A=24.6; B=28.4
Catalog Number CAS 1994-0009-0048   CAS 1994-0009-0048; Food paddle
Category Carvings; Culinary Items; Tools & Implements
Object Name Food paddle
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Sago paddle.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 7.5, Thickness = 2.4, Length = 63.2
Catalog Number CAS 1994-0009-0049   CAS 1994-0009-0049; Food paddle
Category Carvings; Culinary Items; Tools & Implements
Object Name Food paddle
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Sago paddle.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 8.0, Thickness = 4.1, Length = 68.0
Catalog Number CAS 1994-0009-0050   CAS 1994-0009-0050; Food paddle
Category Carvings; Culinary Items; Tools & Implements
Object Name Food paddle
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Sago paddle (?).
Dimensions (cm) Width = 7.0, Thickness = 4.3, Length = 41.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0009-0051   CAS 1994-0009-0051; Belt
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Belt
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 12.2, Thickness = 0.4, Max Diam = 18.5 (coiled)
Catalog Number CAS 1994-0009-0052   CAS 1994-0009-0052; Carving (hook figure)
Category Carvings
Object Name Carving (hook figure)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Natural pigments
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 11.4, Depth = 15.0, Length = 103.0
Catalog Number CAS 1994-0009-0053   CAS 1994-0009-0053; Carving (hook figure)
Category Carvings
Object Name Carving (hook figure)
Culture Melanesian: Yimam
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. East Sepik Province
County
Other Geographic Data Middle Sepik area; upper Blackwater and Karawari Rivers
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Unpainted ancestor hook with face in profile near top.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 16.3, Thickness = 6.3, Length = 84.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0009-0054   CAS 1994-0009-0054; Hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Hook
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 37.7, Thickness = 7.2, Length = 39.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0009-0055   CAS 1994-0009-0055; Mask
Category Ceremonial Items
Object Name Mask
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Turtle carapace; Cassowary feathers; Mud; Pigments
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 65.0, Width = ca. 46.0, Length = ca. 36.0
Catalog Number CAS 1994-0009-0056   CAS 1994-0009-0056; War club
Category Weaponry
Object Name War club
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Kivori District (Papuan Gulf)
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Stone; Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 26.0, Depth = 17.0, Length = 83.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0009-0057   CAS 1994-0009-0057; Club
Category Weaponry
Object Name Club
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. Malampa
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Malakula
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture late 1800s to early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Club carved from single piece of wood; proximal end of heavy cylindrical shaft terminates in a conical shape slightly larger than diameter of the shaft; Distal end of club expands to a wide, paddle-like shape that is biconvex in transverse cross section and has a rounded end.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 13.0, Depth = 4.6, Length = 123.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0009-0058   CAS 1994-0009-0058; Club
Category Weaponry
Object Name Club
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. Shefa
County
Other Geographic Data Efate (?)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900-1925
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Club carved from single piece of wood; cylindrical shaft of club is of a uniform diameter along its entire length, but terminates in expanded heads at both ends; Lower end first expands in a shallow, circular disc and then in a heavier, conical cap; Upper end of club terminates in a thick, 6 point-star-shaped disc from which 6 small rounded projections extend outward; Above star-shaped disc is a small, slightly domed cap.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 7.8, Length = 98.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0009-0059   CAS 1994-0009-0059; Club
Category Weaponry
Object Name Club
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. Malampa
County
Other Geographic Data Ambrym (?)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900-1925
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Large club carved from single piece of wood; Proximal end of cylindrical shaft is capped by elongated, conical head, with a shallow round disc above it; Shaft expands slightly in diameter toward distal end, terminating in a broad, flat paddle-like head with 2 large U-shaped cutouts along its sides and 2 low elongated projections on its lower half.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 21.0, Depth = 9.3, Length = 118.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0009-0060   CAS 1994-0009-0060; Club
Category Weaponry
Object Name Club
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Club carved from single piece of wood; proximal end cylindrical shaft is conical in shape with the widest point at the top, beyond which the shaft gradually increases in diameter until it greatly expands into a spherical club head; Distal end of shaft is greatly reduced in diameter but extends beyond club head; All surfaces of club are carved smooth but are lacking in any decorative details.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 9.0, Length = 103.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0009-0061   CAS 1994-0009-0061; Club
Category Weaponry
Object Name Club
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Club carved from single piece of wood; Conical end of shaft expands upward to a round disc, then abruptly tapers again to the diameter of the shaft; Diameter of shaft expands gradually toward distal end, forming a large and elongated egg-shaped head whose sides are smooth and tapered at either end; Shaft continues for short length above head, gradually tapering to blunt end.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 8.0, Length = 114.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0009-0062   CAS 1994-0009-0062; Club
Category Weaponry
Object Name Club
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. Malampa
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Malakula
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Club carved from single piece of wood; Proximal end of heavy cylindrical shaft terminates in a conical shape slightly larger than diameter of the shaft; Distal end of club expands to a wide, paddle-like shape that is biconvex in transverse cross section and has a rounded end.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 12.4, Thickness = 4.9, Length = 120.7
Catalog Number CAS 1994-0009-0063   CAS 1994-0009-0063; Club
Category Weaponry
Object Name Club
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 18.7, Thickness = 4.6, Length = 98.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0012-0001A,B   CAS 1994-0012-0001A,B; Skirt with wrapping
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt with wrapping
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. Malampa
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Malekula; Village: Malsupo
Maker's Name Meri (Sister of John Teslo)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1993
Collection Name N/A
Materials "White man's banana bark" fiber; “White man's banana” (?) leaf
Description A: Wrap-around skirt consisting of numerous hand-plied string fibers of graduated length (short at both ends, longer fibers in center) suspended from braided waist cord; Color is natural tan; B: Leaf wrapping used to store skirt (A) when it is not being worn.
Dimensions (cm) Width = A=85.0, Thickness = A=0.2, Max Diam = B=6.4, Length = A=53.0; B=57.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1994-0014-0001   CAS 1994-0014-0001; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1943
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description Rectangular tapa cloth with an all-over stamped geometric pattern in brown; Design field on front is over-painted and subdivided into 56 smaller rectangular units, each containing either a four-petal floral motif or a large "V" shape, generally arranged in alternating rows and all painted in solid black.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 250.0, Length = 195.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1995-0002-0001A,B   CAS 1995-0002-0001A,B; Currency with holder
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Currency with holder
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country New Caledonia
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Hieghene
Maker's Name Mr. Pei Joseph
Date of Manufacture 1995
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell: Abalone (Haliotis sp.) and other shell; Cotton thread; Plant fiber; Wool yarn; Coconut palm leaf fiber; Commercial fabric
Description A: Traditional Kanak black currency, consisting of single strand of small, tubular black shell beads with stylized image of chief (made of plant fiber and abalone shell) and green yarn fringe at one end; Strand represents house of chief and is exchanged at great traditional ceremonies, e.g., establishment of chiefs, wars, marriages, births, and mournings; Considered more valuable than white currency (see CAS 1995-0002-0002A); B: Case for holding currency (A) comprised of rectangular piece of coconut palm fiber covered on exterior with commercial red floral print fabric and sewn around edges with tan yarn.
Dimensions (cm) Width = B=2.6 (closed), Thickness = B=2.6 (closed), Max Diam = A=0.8, Length = A=76.0; B=21.3
Catalog Number CAS 1995-0002-0002A,B   CAS 1995-0002-0002A,B; Currency with holder
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Currency with holder
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country New Caledonia
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Hieghene
Maker's Name Mr. Pei Joseph
Date of Manufacture 1995
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell: Abalone (Haliotis sp.) and other shell; Cotton thread; Plant fiber; Wool yarn; Coconut palm leaf fiber; Commercial fabric
Description A: Traditional Kanak white currency, consisting of single strand of small, tubular white shell beads with stylized image of chief (made of plant fiber and abalone shell) and orange yarn fringe at one end; Strand represents house of chief and is exchanged at reception-type ceremonies and events; Considered less valuable than black currency (See CAS 1995-0002-0001A); B: Case for holding currency (A) comprised of rectangular piece of coconut palm fiber covered on exterior with commercial gold/black/white geometric print fabric and sewn around edges with orange yarn.
Dimensions (cm) Width = B=2.5 (closed), Thickness = B=1.6 (closed), Max Diam = A=0.5, Length = A=70.5; B=21.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 1995-0003-0001   CAS 1995-0003-0001; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. American Samoa
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Tutuila; Village: Laulii
Maker's Name Salavau Mamea
Date of Manufacture late 1960s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Sap from o'a tree
Description Tapa cloth with a design field stamped all over with a light brown pattern, then divided into 24 painted rectangular panels outlined in black; Panels are arranged in 4 rows and 6 columns; Three different geometric patterns are painted in black and brown in the first three columns, then repeated in the other three.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 162.0, Length = 120.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1996-0005-0001   CAS 1996-0005-0001; Belt
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Belt
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. Tafea
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Tanna; Nakamal (Village) of Lenapoas
Maker's Name Iarpitang Bosen
Date of Manufacture 1995
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bark
Description Man's belt made from strips of beaten bark, similar to tapa cloth; Inner face is painted plain black; Outer face is painted with two rows of opposing black diamonds; Worn only by man in a village who is called Iremera, "Master of the Heavens" or "Turtle Cooker."
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.8, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 148.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1996-0005-0002   CAS 1996-0005-0002; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Tanna; Nakamal (Village) of Lenamir
Maker's Name Noupat
Date of Manufacture 1995
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber (nihu); Native cordage
Description Woman's wrap-around skirt composed of long plant fiber strands looped over 2-ply waist band cord and secured with single row of twined cordage; Skirt is dyed yellow, then over-painted with double concentric diamond motif in red, purple, and green.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 77.0, Thickness = 0.3, Length = ca. 100.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1996-0005-0003   CAS 1996-0005-0003; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Tanna; Nakamal (Village) of Lenamir
Maker's Name Noupat
Date of Manufacture 1995
Collection Name N/A
Materials Breadfruit plant fiber (nihu); Native cordage; Commercial dyes
Description Woman's wrap-around skirt composed of long plant fiber strands looped over 2-ply waist band cord and secured with single row of twined cordage; Design on skirt is divided into 2 horizontal panels, each painted with double bands of triangular units (red, yellow, green, and purple) with parallel stripes above (red, purple, and green).
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 91.5, Thickness = 0.3, Length = ca. 95.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1996-0005-0004   CAS 1996-0005-0004; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Tanna; Nakamal (Village) of Lenapoas
Maker's Name Nam Kuna
Date of Manufacture 1995
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber (nihu); Native cordage
Description Woman's wrap-around skirt composed of long plant fiber strands looped over 2-ply waist band cord and secured with single row of twined cordage; Skirts of this type are usually dyed and/or painted with geometric designs, but this one is completely undecorated.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 77.0, Thickness = 0.4, Length = ca. 90.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1996-0005-0005   CAS 1996-0005-0005; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Tanna; Nakamal (Village) of Lenapoas
Maker's Name Nam Kuna
Date of Manufacture 1995
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber (brau bark from nivo tree); Native cordage
Description Woman's wrap-around skirt composed of long plant fiber strands with shredded leaves still attached and looped through 2-ply waist band cord and secured with a single row of twined cordage; Skirt is completely undecorated.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 76.0, Thickness = 0.5, Length = ca. 88.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1996-0005-0006A-C   CAS 1996-0005-0006A-C; Hair ornaments (2) with storage container
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Hair ornaments (2) with storage container
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Tanna; Nakamal (Village) of Lenapoas
Maker's Name Marraia Elan
Date of Manufacture 1995
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut leaf stem; Feathers; Bamboo
Description A: Hair ornament made of natural (brown/white) and dyed (pink and purple) feathers wrapped around single coconut leaf stem (stripped of its leaves); Worn by both men and women during dances; B: Hair ornament made of natural (black) and dyed (pink, turquoise, and purple) feathers wrapped around paired coconut leaf stems (stripped of leaves); Worn by both men and women during dances; C: Length of bamboo pole, from which both ends have been cut off but otherwise unmodified; Used for storing hair ornaments (A,B) when they are not being used.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 2.0, Length = A=53.5; B=46.5; C=43.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1996-0005-0007A,B   CAS 1996-0005-0007A,B; Hair ornament with storage container
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Hair ornament with storage container
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Tanna; Nakamal (Village) of Lenapoas
Maker's Name Nam Kuna
Date of Manufacture 1995
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut leaf stems; Feathers; Bamboo
Description A: Hair ornament made of natural (black) and dyed (pink, turquoise, and purple) feathers wrapped around bundle of coconut leaf stems (stripped of leaves); Worn by both men and women during dances; B: Length of bamboo pole, from which both ends have been cut off but otherwise unmodified; Used for storing hair ornament (A) when it is not being used.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.5, Length = A=47.0; B=42.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1996-0006-0001   CAS 1996-0006-0001; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1939
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description Rectangular tapa cloth made from overlapping sheets of pounded mulberry bark, with an overall geometric pattern stamped on reverse face in light brown pigment; Design is faintly visible on front face, on which some of the design elements are over-painted in dark brown/black pigment.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 165.0, Length = ca. 116.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1996-0008-0001   CAS 1996-0008-0001; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1990
Collection Name N/A
Materials Banana fiber; Hibiscus fiber; Aniline dyes
Description Man's and/or woman's wrap-around skirt; Rectangular in shape and woven on loom; Overall pattern consists of alternating undyed and purple bands, the latter edged in red; Weft fibers extend at both ends as long fringe.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 54.0 , Length = 149.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1997-0002-0001   CAS 1997-0002-0001; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Tongan
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1992
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Vegetal dyes
Description Extremely large rectangular tapa cloth made from numerous overlapping sheets of tapa; Wide border of rectangular blocks frames 3 edges of cloth, each block painted with large X-motif and alternate blocks along long sides marked with measurements "2, 4, 6, 8, 16, 20, 22, and 24"; Central field of cloth is divided into 68 rectangular blocks, alternately decorated with butterfly motif or column of 3 diamond shapes; Vine motif extends down center of cloth.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 113.2, Length = 400.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1997-0005-0001   CAS 1997-0005-0001; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. American Samoa
County
Other Geographic Data Tutuila Island; Village: Pago Pago
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1955
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Native dyes
Description Rectangular tapa cloth with irregular edges; Design field is divided into 56 rectangular blocks, arranged in 7 columns and 8 rows; Blocks within each row are stamped with one of two alternating designs, consisting either of rectangular motifs or a star pattern; Select portions of each design are then over-painted to highlight certain design elements, all in various shades of brown pigment.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 154.0, Length = 178.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1998-0002-0003   CAS 1998-0002-0003; Spoon
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Spoon
Culture Polynesian: Tahitian (?)
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Tahiti (?)
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1925
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut shell; Palm wood; Bamboo
Description Large spoon whose rounded bowl is section of coconut shell cut to shape and lashed with bamboo to long straight, flat handle carved from single piece of wood; Distal half of handle is slightly narrower than proximal half and proximal end is rounded.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.2, Width = 11.5, Length = 50.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 1998-0002-0004   CAS 1998-0002-0004; Necklace
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Tahiti (?)
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1925
Collection Name N/A
Materials Snail shells; Pandanus (?) fiber; Thread
Description Choker necklace consisting of 13 green land snail shells of graduated size, sewn with white thread onto a braided pandanus (?) fiber cord; Small white shell serves as clasp on one end of cord when it is passed through loop on opposite end of cord.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.4, Max Diam = 13.0, Length = ca. 35.5
Catalog Number CAS 1998-0002-0005   CAS 1998-0002-0005; Necklace
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Tahiti (?)
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1925
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shells; Cotton string
Description Single strand necklace of small cone-shaped shells (white with black and red speckles) on cotton string.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.6, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 32.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1998-0002-0006   CAS 1998-0002-0006; Headband / shell lei
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Headband / shell lei
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Tahiti
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1925
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shells; Cotton string; Commercial cordage
Description Circular head band consisting of small cone-shaped brown and white shells which are strung together on white string into small circlets of 6 shells each; The individual circlets are then strung onto length of thick commercial cordage whose ends are tied together, forming a continuous band.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 2.5, Max Diam = 23.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1998-0002-0007   CAS 1998-0002-0007; Necklace
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Bead & Leatherwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Tahiti (?)
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1925
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shells; Cotton string
Description String of white cone-shaped shells and yellow or orange snail-like shells, arranged in alternate groupings for possible use as headband.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.0, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 424.0
Catalog Number CAS 1998-0002-0008   CAS 1998-0002-0008; Brush
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Brush
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Tahiti (?)
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1925
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus (?) fiber; Cotton string; Aniline dyes
Description Small stiff brush made from bundle of shredded pandanus (?) fibers that are doubled in half and partially wrapped with orange string and dyed orange and purple pandanus (?) fibers; Fibers on proximal end of brush are painted orange and green.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 5.0, Length = 12.5
Catalog Number CAS 1998-0002-0009   CAS 1998-0002-0009; Fishing lure and hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fishing lure and hook
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Tahiti (?)
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1925
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell: pearl oyster (Pinctada sp.) and abalone (Haliotis sp.) (?); Cotton string
Description Composite fishing lure and hook with elongated shank is cut from single piece of pearl oyster shell; J-shaped hook of abalone (?) shell is tied to distal end of shank with cotton string; Length of heavier plied string is tied around base of hook, extends along shank and is then tied to proximal end of shank, with remaining length of string extended to allow for tying lure onto fishing line.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.7, Thickness = 1.6, Length = 11.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1998-0002-0010   CAS 1998-0002-0010; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Cook Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Puka Puka
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1925
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell: Abalone (Haliotis sp.)
Description One piece, J-shaped fish hook cut from a piece of shell; Small barb at both proximal and distal ends; Distal end is tapered and sharply recurved.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.2, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 4.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 1998-0002-0011   CAS 1998-0002-0011; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Tahiti (?)
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1925
Collection Name N/A
Materials Metal: Steel
Description One piece J-shaped fish hook fashioned from length of heavy-gauge steel wire that has been bent to shape; Distal end is tapered to very sharp point, while proximal end is slightly tapered and bent into small loop for attachment to fishing line; Shank of hook is stamped "England."
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.4, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 5.5
Catalog Number CAS 1998-0002-0014   CAS 1998-0002-0014; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Polynesian: Tahitian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Tahiti
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1925
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus fiber; Wood; Aniline dyes
Description Diamond-shaped handheld fan, woven of narrow pandanus fiber strips in simple plaiting (over one, under one) technique; Superimposed rectangular area incorporates a border of wide pandanus fiber strip and decorative checkerboard motif of dyed (yellow) pandanus strips; Front of fan is also decorated around edges with small pinwheel motifs of dyed (yellow) pandanus fibers; Extended wooden handle is wrapped in wide pandanus strips.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 24.8, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 38.8
Catalog Number CAS 1998-0002-0015   CAS 1998-0002-0015; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Polynesian: Tahitian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Tahiti
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1925
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus fiber; Wood; Thread; Aniline dyes
Description Handheld fan woven of medium-width strands of pandanus fiber in plain plaiting (over one, under one) technique; Fan is diamond-shaped with rounded upper edge that is decorated with band of dyed (red, yellow, and green) fringe that is held in place with bands of plaited pandanus fibers machine sewn to front and back; Front of fan is decorated with 2 parallel rows of dyed (red) pandanus fibers that are woven in an overlay technique; Extended wooden handle is wrapped in pandanus fibers.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 32.0, Thickness = 1.8, Length = 45.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1998-0002-0016   CAS 1998-0002-0016; Purse
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Purse
Culture Polynesian: Tahitian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Tahiti
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1925
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus fiber; Aniline dyes; Metal
Description Rectangular purse of narrow pandanus fiber strips that are woven in simple (over one, under one) plaiting technique; Bottom and side edges of purse form their own selvages; Reverse side of purse extends up and folds over front to form triangular flap; Front and back of purse are decorated with parallelograms woven of dyed (red and gray) pandanus strips that are woven in overlay technique; Braided pandanus fiber strap is woven into upper corners of purse; Small metal snap is sewn to underside of front flap.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 26.5, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 19.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 1998-0002-0017   CAS 1998-0002-0017; Purse
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Purse
Culture Polynesian: Tahitian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Tahiti
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1925
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus fiber; Aniline dyes; Thread
Description Rectangular purse of pandanus fiber strips that are woven in simple (over one, under one) plaiting technique; Lower portion is woven of narrow strips and upper 5 cm are woven of medium width strips; Side edges of purse form their own selvages, while bottom edge is machine sewn together with thread; Front and back of purse are decorated with band of pink and green parallelograms and narrow pink zigzag band, woven in overlay technique; Braided pandanus fiber strap is sewn with thread inside upper corners of purse.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 23.0, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 20.0
Catalog Number CAS 1998-0002-0018   CAS 1998-0002-0018; Purse
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Purse
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Tahiti
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1925
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus fiber; Thread; Aniline dyes
Description Rectangular purse with triangular bottom edge, woven in medium-width pandanus strips in simple plaiting (over one, under one) technique; Reverse side of purse is folded over front to form triangular flap; Lower border on flap and lower borders on front and back are decorated with bands of dyed (red) pandanus fibers woven in overlay technique; Front and back are also decorated with 3 red V-shaped motifs; Braided pandanus fiber carrying strap is sewn into each upper corner of purse with thread.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 18.3, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 21.0
Catalog Number CAS 1998-0002-0019   CAS 1998-0002-0019; Fan
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1925
Collection Name N/A
Materials Palm fiber; Bamboo; Ivory
Description Leaf-shaped handheld fan woven of very narrow palm leaf fibers in simple plaiting (over one, under one) technique; warp and weft fibers are bundled to form handle and then coil-wrapped with narrow band of bamboo; End of handle is covered with ivory bead, from which commercially woven shoelace cord (tied in elaborate, decorative knot) is suspended; Fan is undecorated.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 23.0, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 34.7
Catalog Number CAS 1998-0012-0001   CAS 1998-0012-0001; Effigy dagger
Category Weaponry
Object Name Effigy dagger
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bone; Clay; Cordage; Cassowary feathers; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells; Snail shells
Description Dagger fashioned from longitudinal section of long bone which has been split and roughly ground to a point at distal end; Proximal end is completely encased in reddish brown clay sculpted in form of human face with pronounced nose, incised mouth, and eyes inset with cowrie shells; geometric designs are painted on face in black and white pigments; Face is edged in row of snail shells embedded in clay; Lengths of 2-ply native cordage are threaded through ears and nose; Row of cassowary feather bundles are stuck into top of effigy head.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 9.4, Thickness = 5.1, Length = 52.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1998-0012-0002   CAS 1998-0012-0002; Headband / shell lei
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Headband / shell lei
Culture Micronesian: Marshallese
Global Region Oceania
Country Marshall Islands
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell: cowrie (Cypraeidae); Seeds; Monofilament line
Description Head band made entirely of white cowrie shells and small gray onion-shaped seeds, strung in an intricate pattern on monofilament.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.2, Max Diam = 21.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1998-0013-0001   CAS 1998-0013-0001; Ornament
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Bead & Leatherwork
Object Name Ornament
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Nassa shells
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 8.3, Thickness = 0.5, Length = ca. 26.0
Catalog Number CAS 1998-0013-0002   CAS 1998-0013-0002; Pendant
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Pendant
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 16.7, Depth = 3.9, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 20.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1998-0013-0003   CAS 1998-0013-0003; Pendant
Category Bead & Leatherwork; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Pendant
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell: Gold-lipped pearl oyster (Pinctada maxima); Beads
Description Pectoral pendant made from a gold lip pearl oyster shell whose outer edges have been partially cut away, leaving a cross-shaped extension on one edge; Single small hole has been drilled through shell near its original hinged area, to which is tied a single strand of multi-colored beads (red, dark blue, black, yellow, light green, orange, and white) which are strung on monofilament in segments of two colors each.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 19.0, Thickness = 2.0, Length = 16.0
Catalog Number CAS 1998-0013-0004   CAS 1998-0013-0004; Necklace
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Reeds; Wire; Boar tusks; Animal hide
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 9.0, Thickness = 1.4, Length = 34.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1998-0013-0005   CAS 1998-0013-0005; Bracelet
Category Basketry; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bracelet
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.2, Max Diam = 8.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1998-0013-0006   CAS 1998-0013-0006; Bracelet
Category Basketry; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bracelet
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.0, Max Diam = 8.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 1998-0013-0007   CAS 1998-0013-0007; Armband
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Armband
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.0, Max Diam = 8.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1998-0013-0008   CAS 1998-0013-0008; Armband
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Armband
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.2, Max Diam = 8.5
Catalog Number CAS 1998-0013-0009   CAS 1998-0013-0009; Necklace
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Seeds monofilament line; Boar tusks; Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 11.5, Thickness = 1.6, Length = ca. 45.0
Catalog Number CAS 1998-0013-0010   CAS 1998-0013-0010; Necklace
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Seeds monofilament line; Boar tusks; Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.5, Thickness = 1.4, Length = ca. 43.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1998-0013-0011   CAS 1998-0013-0011; Necklace
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Boar tusks; Cotton string; Native cordage
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 15.0, Thickness = 1.2, Length = ca. 7.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1998-0013-0012   CAS 1998-0013-0012; Pendant
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Pendant
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Boar tusks; Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 18.2, Thickness = 2.2, Length = ca. 7.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1998-0013-0013   CAS 1998-0013-0013; Necklace
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Gourds; Commercial cloth
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 18.0, Thickness = 4.8, Length = ca. 6.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1998-0013-0014   CAS 1998-0013-0014; Armband
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Armband
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.5, Max Diam = ca. 6.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1998-0013-0015   CAS 1998-0013-0015; Armband
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Armband
Culture Melanesian: Chimbu
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Paul Munum's Grandfather
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 8.0, Max Diam = ca. 6.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1998-0013-0016   CAS 1998-0013-0016; Pubic apron
Category Textiles
Object Name Pubic apron
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 35.0, Thickness = 0.6, Length = ca. 33.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1998-0013-0017   CAS 1998-0013-0017; Pubic apron
Category Textiles
Object Name Pubic apron
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 35.0, Thickness = 0.6, Length = ca. 29.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1998-0013-0018   CAS 1998-0013-0018; Dance skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Dance skirt
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 63.0, Thickness = 0.6, Length = ca. 49.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1998-0013-0019   CAS 1998-0013-0019; Dance skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Dance skirt
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 67.0, Thickness = 0.6, Length = ca. 51.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1998-0013-0020   CAS 1998-0013-0020; Dance skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Dance skirt
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 70.0, Thickness = 1.4, Length = ca. 53.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1998-0013-0021   CAS 1998-0013-0021; Netting
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Netting
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Native cordage; Animal fur
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 58.0, Thickness = 0.2, Length = ca. 166.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1998-0013-0022   CAS 1998-0013-0022; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Native cordage
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 49.0, Thickness = 0.5, Length = ca. 40.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1998-0013-0023   CAS 1998-0013-0023; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Native cordage; Aniline dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 34.0, Thickness = 0.2, Length = ca. 27.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1998-0013-0024   CAS 1998-0013-0024; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Native cordage; Synthetic fiber; Aniline dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 51.0, Thickness = 0.5, Length = ca. 28.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1998-0013-0025   CAS 1998-0013-0025; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Synthetic (plastic?) fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 47.0, Thickness = 0.5, Length = ca. 41.0
Catalog Number CAS 1998-0013-0026   CAS 1998-0013-0026; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Commercial fiber; Aniline dyes
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 29.5, Thickness = 0.9, Length = ca. 34.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1998-0013-0027   CAS 1998-0013-0027; Rope
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Rope
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Palm fiber (?)
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.4, Thickness = 0.2, Length = ca. 1600.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1998-0013-0028   CAS 1998-0013-0028; Trumpet
Category Musical Instruments
Object Name Trumpet
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Conch shell
Description Trumpet fashioned from a whole conch shell which is unmodified except for a 2 cm hole that has been cut into its side.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.4, Width = 11.8, Length = 24.2
Catalog Number CAS 1998-0013-0029   CAS 1998-0013-0029; Mouth harp
Category Musical Instruments
Object Name Mouth harp
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.9, Thickness = 2.1, Length = 25.2
Catalog Number CAS 1998-0013-0030   CAS 1998-0013-0030; Mouth harp
Category Musical Instruments
Object Name Mouth harp
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo; Commercial cloth
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 3.4, Length = 24.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1998-0013-0031   CAS 1998-0013-0031; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone: greenstone
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 11.3, Thickness = 1.4, Length = 28.0
Catalog Number CAS 1998-0013-0032   CAS 1998-0013-0032; Fish hook
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish hook
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Palm (?) fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 23.9, Thickness = 2.4, Length = 51.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 1998-0013-0033   CAS 1998-0013-0033; Bowl
Category Carvings; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.1, Width = 29.6, Length = 60.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 1998-0013-0034   CAS 1998-0013-0034; Bowl
Category Carvings; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Lime
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.8, Width = 22.2, Length = 25.6
Catalog Number CAS 1998-0013-0035   CAS 1998-0013-0035; Mask
Category Carvings; Ceremonial Items
Object Name Mask
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Shell: cowrie (Cypraeidae) and nassa; Clay (?); Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 73.5, Width = ca. 25.0, Depth = 7.6
Catalog Number CAS 1998-0013-0036   CAS 1998-0013-0036; Mask
Category Carvings; Ceremonial Items
Object Name Mask
Culture Melanesian: Abelam
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Maprik Village (Headwaters of Screw River area)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1965-1975
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells; Paint
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 52.1, Width = 16.7, Thickness = 7.7
Catalog Number CAS 1998-0013-0037   CAS 1998-0013-0037; Mask
Category Carvings; Ceremonial Items
Object Name Mask
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Shell: cowrie (Cypraeidae) and nassa; Plant fiber; Pigment
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 50.5, Width = ca. 21.5, Depth = 5.4
Catalog Number CAS 1998-0013-0038   CAS 1998-0013-0038; Mask
Category Carvings; Ceremonial Items
Object Name Mask
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Shell: cowrie (Cypraeidae) and nassa; Boar tusks; Pigments
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 96.0, Width = 22.7, Depth = 12.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 1998-0013-0039   CAS 1998-0013-0039; Ornament
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Ornament
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Boar tusks; Plant fiber
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = 11.3, Thickness = 1.7, Length = 8.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2000-0005-0001   CAS 2000-0005-0001; Bow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Bow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1925-1929
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood
Description Hand carved wooden bow that is relatively flat in cross-section and tapered at each end; A low ridge is carved at each end, presumably to secure the bow string which is now missing; Interior face of bow bears traces of a pale gray backing fiber, parts of which are marked with lightly incised cross-hatched lines.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.3, Thickness = 1.9, Length = 155.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 2000-0005-0002   CAS 2000-0005-0002; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1925-1929
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Reed; Bamboo
Description Arrow with reed shaft and split bamboo foreshaft that tapers to sharp distal point; Foreshaft is inserted into distal end of shaft and secured with pitch and several small woven fiber rings; Both the pitch and the fiber rings are painted an ochre color.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 2.2, Length = 130.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 2000-0005-0003   CAS 2000-0005-0003; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1925-1929
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Reed; Wood
Description Arrow with reed shaft and long black wooden foreshaft that tapers to sharp point; Foreshaft is wrapped along most of its length with very narrow fiber strip which secures 7 pairs of short opposing barbs; Portion of foreshaft that is wrapped is painted a red ochre color; 2 series of short black lines are painted near proximal end of reed shaft.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.0, Length = 115.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 2000-0005-0004   CAS 2000-0005-0004; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1925-1929
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Reed; Wood; Pitch
Description Arrow with reed shaft and elongated wooden point that is triangular in cross-section; Point is inserted into reed shaft and secured with quantity of pitch and several narrow woven fiber rings; Foreshaft is carved with geometric design on two of its faces near its proximal end.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.7, Length = 122.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 2000-0005-0005   CAS 2000-0005-0005; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1925-1929
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Reed; Bamboo
Description Arrow with reed shaft and fitted with 4 short points, each fashioned from bamboo sliver; 3 of the points are notched along their lateral edges and all 4 taper to sharp distal points; All points are inserted into red shaft and held in place with 9 woven fiber rings which are painted a red ochre color.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.2, Length = 122.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2000-0008-0001   CAS 2000-0008-0001; Knife
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Knife
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. Paama
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Mahit
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 2000
Collection Name N/A
Materials Metal: Steel; Wood
Description Commercially made bush knife with single-edged steel blade that tapers gradually toward distal end; One or both halves of the wooden handle have been replaced with carved portions made to resemble the original handle and secured to proximal end of blade with 3 rivets.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 4.2, Length = 53.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 2000-0008-0002   CAS 2000-0008-0002; Knife
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Knife
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. Paama
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Mahit
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 2000
Collection Name N/A
Materials Metal: Steel; Plastic
Description Commercially made bush knife with single-edged steel blade that tapers slightly toward distal end; Worn out original wooden handle has been replaced by inserting proximal end of blade into plastic baby powder bottle and holding it over a fire to partially melt it so it could be compressed around the end of the knife.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 4.8, Length = 52.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 2000-0008-0003A,B   CAS 2000-0008-0003A,B; Cooking pot
Category Culinary Items; Vessels
Object Name Cooking pot
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. Paama
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Mahit
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 2000
Collection Name N/A
Materials Metal: aluminum; Wood (?)
Description Commercially made deep round cooking pot with flat base and vertical sides; Pair of brackets are attached just below rim at two points opposite each other and rise above rim; Movable bail handle is attached to brackets; Domed lid has black wooden (?) knob handle in center and is attached with a screw.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 24.3, Max Diam = 30.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2000-0008-0004   CAS 2000-0008-0004; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. Pentecost
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Helen Boulet (wife of Sylvester Boulet)
Date of Manufacture 2000
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus
Description Large round basket with square base and vertical sides, woven entirely of narrow pandanus strips in a plaiting technique (mostly 2/2, except for band around rim which is 1/1 and includes zigzag band of open weave); Warp and weft fibers are folded over at rim and woven back into basket; Entire rim is also reinforced by narrow braided row on exterior; At two points on rim opposite each other, warp and weft fibers are extended, forming 4 braided carrying straps that all end in long fringe; Ends of straps are not connected to those on opposite side of basket but their ends can be tied together; Warp and weft fibers form pair of short braids at each basal corner, terminating in short fringes.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 39.0, Max Diam = ca. 35.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2000-0008-0005   CAS 2000-0008-0005; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. Pentecost
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Helen Boulet (wife of Sylvester Boulet)
Date of Manufacture 2000
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus strips
Description Large round basket with square base and vertical sides, woven entirely of narrow pandanus strips in a plaiting technique (mostly 2/2, with occasional 3/2; 2 encircling bands on upper sides are made by crossing over adjacent warps and adjacent wefts to form a horizontal band before resuming diagonal weave); Rim of basket is scalloped and warp and weft fibers are folded over at rim and woven back into basket; Entire rim is also reinforced by narrow braided row on exterior; At two points on rim opposite each other, warp and weft fibers are extended, forming 4 braided carrying straps that all end in long fringe; Ends of straps are not connected to those on opposite side of basket but their ends can be tied together; Warp and weft fibers form pair of short braids at each basal corner, terminating in short fringes.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 32.5, Max Diam = ca. 30.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2000-0008-0006   CAS 2000-0008-0006; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. Futuna
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 2000
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus strips; Breadfruit (?) fiber
Description Deep round basket with flat base and vertical sides, woven mostly of pandanus strips in plaiting technique (mostly 1/1 except for band below rim which is more finely woven and includes several plaiting combinations; Warp and weft fibers are folded over at rim and woven back into basket and secured with braided row; At two points along rim, warp and weft fibers are extended, forming 12 very finely braided carrying straps which are quickly pulled together into a single braided handle; As handle lengthens, the weaving material gradually changes from pandanus to breadfruit (?) fiber, finally terminating in long, soft fringe.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 32.0, Max Diam = ca. 25.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2000-0008-0007   CAS 2000-0008-0007; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. Pentecost
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Helen Boulet (wife of Sylvester Boulet)
Date of Manufacture 2000
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus strips
Description Medium-sized round basket with flat square base and vertical sides, woven entirely of pandanus strips(2/2 except for occasional 3/2 stitch); Warp and weft fibers are folded over and woven back into basket at rim and secured with narrow braided row; Two areas of rim are higher than remaining rim and in these areas warps and wefts are extended to form 3 braided carrying straps, all terminating in long fringe.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 26.0, Max Diam = ca. 21.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2000-0008-0008   CAS 2000-0008-0008; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. Pentecost
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Helen Boulet (wife of Sylvester Boulet)
Date of Manufacture 2000
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus strips
Description Medium-sized round basket with flat square base, woven entirely of pandanus strips in 1/1 plaiting technique; Warp and weft fibers are folded over and woven back into basket at rim; In two areas along rim, warp and weft fibers extend to form 3 braided carrying straps, all of which terminate in long fringe.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 18.5, Max Diam = ca. 22.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2000-0008-0009   CAS 2000-0008-0009; Flute
Category Musical Instruments
Object Name Flute
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. Ambrym
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 2000
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description Two-hole flute made from single length of bamboo shaft; Pair of deep V-shaped notched are cut into one end of flute, while single V-shaped notch is cut into opposite end; Design of positive and negative diamonds are lightly carved along entire length of flute and colored dark brown.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 3.5, Length = 82.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 2000-0008-0010   CAS 2000-0008-0010; Mask
Category Ceremonial Items
Object Name Mask
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. Malekula
County
Other Geographic Data South West Bay
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 2000
Collection Name N/A
Materials Spider web-like fiber; Clay; Pigments; Pig tusks; Native cordage
Description Ceremonial dance mask in the form of a human face and fashioned from a mass of spider-web-like matter and covered with clay and painted red with black and white accents; Large pig tusk extends out from either end of mouth; Length of plied native cordage is attached to sides for attaching mask to dancer.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 28.2, Width = 19.7, Length = 11.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 2000-0008-0011   CAS 2000-0008-0011; Dance accessory
Category Ceremonial Items
Object Name Dance accessory
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. Malekula
County
Other Geographic Data South West Bay
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 2000
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut shell; Clay; Wood; Chicken feathers; Pigments
Description Ceremonial object carried by dancer in the form of a double-faced mask; On either side a coconut shell that has been cut in half is modeled a human face that is painted red, white, and black; Pair of short pig tusks project from the mouth of each face; Several bundles of chicken feathers surmount the mask.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 30.0, Width = 16.3, Depth = 20.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2000-0008-0012   CAS 2000-0008-0012; Dance accessory
Category Ceremonial Items
Object Name Dance accessory
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. Malekula
County
Other Geographic Data South West Bay
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 2000
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Spider web-like fiber; Clay; Pig tusks; Pigments
Description Accessory carried by ceremonial dancer in the form of a human face with 4 spider-like legs projecting from it, all fashioned from bundle of unidentified plant fibers wrapped in spider web-like fiber; Face is modeled of clay and accented with pig tusks and then the entire object is painted in white, black, and red; Bundles of short breadfruit (?) fiber fringes are tied at end of each projecting leg.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 33.0, Width = ca. 59.0, Length = ca. 48.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2000-0008-0013   CAS 2000-0008-0013; Bracelet
Category Basketry; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bracelet
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. Tongoa
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Lumbukuti
Maker's Name Willy Dick (b. 1981)
Date of Manufacture 2000
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus strips
Description Ring bracelet woven of natural colored pandanus strips in a plaiting technique; Continuous warp fiber is wrapped around bracelet in coiling technique; Pattern on bracelet consists of adjacent diagonal terraced lines.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.3, Max Diam = 9.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 2000-0008-0014   CAS 2000-0008-0014; Bracelet
Category Basketry; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bracelet
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. Tongoa
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Lumbukuti
Maker's Name Willy Dick (b. 1981)
Date of Manufacture 2000
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus strips
Description Ring bracelet woven of natural colored pandanus strips in a plaiting technique; Continuous warp fiber is wrapped around bracelet in coiling technique; Pattern on bracelet consists of terraced zigzag band.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.9, Max Diam = 10.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 2000-0008-0015   CAS 2000-0008-0015; Bracelet
Category Basketry; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bracelet
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. Tongoa
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Lumbukuti
Maker's Name Willy Dick (b. 1981)
Date of Manufacture 2000
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus strips; Commercial dye
Description Ring bracelet woven of natural colored and dyed (purple) pandanus strips in a plaiting technique; Continuous dyed warp fiber is wrapped around bracelet in coiling technique; Pattern on bracelet consists of row of terraced.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.2, Max Diam = ca. 9.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2000-0008-0016A,B   CAS 2000-0008-0016A,B; Leg rattles (2)
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Leg rattles (2)
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. Tongoa
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Lumbukuti
Maker's Name Willy Dick (b. 1981)
Date of Manufacture 2000
Collection Name N/A
Materials Native and plastic cordage; Seed pods
Description Pair of leg rattles worn around dancer's ankles, each consisting of length of braided cordage with approx. 30 to 35 large brown hollow seed pods tied in the center to act as the rattles.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 9.0, Thickness = ca. 3.0, Length = ca. 210.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2000-0008-0017A,B   CAS 2000-0008-0017A,B; Leg rattles (2)
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Leg rattles (2)
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. Tongoa
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Lumbukuti
Maker's Name Willy Dick (b. 1981)
Date of Manufacture 2000
Collection Name N/A
Materials Native and plastic cordage; Seed pods
Description Pair of leg rattles worn around dancer's ankles, each consisting of length of braided cordage with approx. 30 to 35 large brown hollow seed pods tied in the center to act as the rattles.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 7.0, Thickness = ca. 2.5, Length = ca. 120.0
Catalog Number CAS 2000-0008-0018   CAS 2000-0008-0018; Club
Category Weaponry
Object Name Club
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. Ambrym
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 2000
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Club for killing pigs, carved from single piece of wood; Club is V-shaped overall, with one of the arms being very long and serving as the handle, while the other arm is very short and serves as the actual club; Both the "club" portion and the adjacent portion of the "handle" are carved with identical stylized human faces with deeply cut noses, large teardrop shaped eyes, and pointed heads framed by a serrated edged that probably represents hair; Wood is very dense and is black in color.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 34.8, Thickness = 6.1, Length = 63.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 2000-0008-0019   CAS 2000-0008-0019; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. Pentecost
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 2000
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus strips
Description Large rectangular mat woven in two pieces and then woven together down center; Each half of mat is woven in plaiting technique (3/1) with an all-over network pattern of large open diamonds; At either end the warp and weft fibers are folded over and woven back into mat, while along the sides they extend out as long fringe; Line of small holes is also woven into mat along each end by changing direction of several fibers; Mats of this type are worn as traditional clothing or used as a form of money or exchange.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 85.0, Length = ca. 326.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2000-0008-0020   CAS 2000-0008-0020; Sleeping mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Sleeping mat
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 2000
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus strips; Commercial dye
Description Rectangular sleeping mat woven entirely of pandanus strips in plaiting technique; Warps and wefts are folded over along all four sides and woven back into mat; Two rows of small holes are also woven into mat along either end by changing direction of several warp and weft fibers; Textural designs are created by varying the order in which warps and wefts are interwoven (1/1; 5/5; and 2/2); Additional all-over diamond network pattern is woven in dyed (pink and green) pandanus strips.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 108.5, Length = 230.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2000-0008-0021   CAS 2000-0008-0021; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. Pentecost
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 2000
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus strips; Dye
Description Rectangular wrap-around skirt woven of very fine pandanus strips in close-spaced and open plaiting technique; Skirt is woven in two panels that are then woven together down center; Warp and weft fibers are folded over and woven back into mat along middle third of the sides, while on remainder of sides and along both ends, they extend as long fringe; plaiting technique is primarily 1/1, with series of large open weave "X" designs woven into both ends of skirt; All-over pattern of natural colored concentric diamonds on maroon red background is created with resist dye process to accentuate the open weave "X" designs.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 32.5, Length = 149.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2000-0008-0022   CAS 2000-0008-0022; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. Pentecost
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 2000
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus strips; Dye
Description Rectangular wrap-around skirt woven of very fine pandanus strips in plaiting technique; Skirt is woven in two panels that are then woven together down center; Warp and weft fibers are folded over and woven back into mat along all four sides, except for final 8 to 10 cm along sides where they continue as very long fringe; Plaiting technique is primarily 1/1, with zigzag line of small holes woven into both ends of skirt; All-over pattern of natural colored concentric diamonds on maroon red background is created with resist dye process.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 69.5, Length = 136.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2000-0008-0023   CAS 2000-0008-0023; Food bowl
Category Basketry; Culinary Items
Object Name Food bowl
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 2000
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut leaves
Description Oval shaped, basketry food bowl made from four sections of a coconut palm frond that has been split down its rib and the sections then woven together in a 1/1 plaiting technique; At either end the individual palm leaves are wrapped around each other and then braided together to form handles.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.3, Width = 24.7, Length = 62.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2000-0008-0024   CAS 2000-0008-0024; Food bowl
Category Basketry; Culinary Items
Object Name Food bowl
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 2000
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut leaves
Description Oval shaped, basketry food bowl made from four sections of a coconut palm frond that has been split down its rib and the sections then woven together in a 1/1 plaiting technique; At either end the individual palm leaves are wrapped around each other and then braided together to form handles.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.0, Width = 29.0, Length = 53.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2000-0008-0025   CAS 2000-0008-0025; Food tray
Category Carvings; Culinary Items
Object Name Food tray
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. Malekula
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 2000
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Shallow oval shaped tray carved from single piece of wood; Tray is supported on four short, conical feet; Handles extending from either end of bowl are in shape of pair of full-circle pig tusks; All surfaces of tray are sanded very smooth.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.5, Width = 20.9, Length = 88.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2000-0008-0026   CAS 2000-0008-0026; Bow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Bow
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. Ambrym
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 2000
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Banyan tree root
Description Hunting bow made from single length of wood that is plano-convex in cross-section and carved with shallow groove around each end to hold bow string; Bowstring is made from banyan tree root that has been stripped of its outer bark and plied to make very strong fiber.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 3.7, Length = 140.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 2000-0008-0027   CAS 2000-0008-0027; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. Ambrym
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 2000
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cane; Wood; Plant fiber
Description Arrow for hunting birds or fruit bats, consisting of a cane shaft whose nock end is wrapped in plant fiber; Large blunt conical shaped wooden "point" is fitted into distal end of shaft and wrapped with additional plant fiber to secure it.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 2.6, Length = 123.7
Catalog Number CAS 2001-0004-0001   CAS 2001-0004-0001; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Melanesian: possibly Nakanai
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. New Britain
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950s to 1965
Collection Name N/A
Materials Breadfruit fiber; Native dyes
Description Irregularly shaped piece of tapa cloth painted with large stylized human face in colors of black, white, reddish brown, and blue gray on white background; Image covers entire surface of cloth; This item was probably designed as tourist art piece rather than as functional piece of tapa cloth.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 85.0, Length = 141.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2001-0004-0002   CAS 2001-0004-0002; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Bougainville; Village: Buin
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970
Collection Name N/A
Materials Indeterminate warp rods; Split cane weft
Description Oval-shaped, shallow basket tray with flat base and very short sides, woven in coiled technique over single rod foundation; Basket is completely without design except for band of contiguous V's around the center and a band of contiguous, open diamonds around outer edge of base; All designs are woven in a lighter colored material; rim is braided.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.0, Max Diam = 54.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2001-0004-0003   CAS 2001-0004-0003; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Bougainville; Village: Buin
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970
Collection Name N/A
Materials Indeterminate warp rods; Split cane weft
Description Round shallow basket tray with flat base and low flaring sides woven in coiled technique over single rod foundation; Design is woven of lighter colored weft material and consists of paired lines that form rectilinear zigzags as they extend outward from the center to the rim; Rim of tray is braided.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.9, Max Diam = 56.5
Catalog Number CAS 2001-0004-0004   CAS 2001-0004-0004; Mask
Category Basketry; Ceremonial Items
Object Name Mask
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Split reeds; Mud; Earth pigments; Cassowary and other feathers
Description Large gable mask in the form of a stylized human face that is constructed from several segments, each woven in a wickerwork technique; Face has large pronounced forehead and deep brown ridge, a long slender nose, and wide, opened mouth along the bottom; Front surface is covered with thin coating of mud in colors of black, white, and red to resemble body painting; Sides and lower perimeter of mask are decorated with bundles of cassowary and other small gray feathers.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 49.0, Depth = ca. 22.5, Length = ca. 103.0
Catalog Number CAS 2001-0004-0005   CAS 2001-0004-0005; Dance mask
Category Basketry; Ceremonial Items
Object Name Dance mask
Culture Melanesian: Tambuan
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Sepik River region
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Split bamboo or reed fiber; Earth pigments; Raffia; Shells; Cassowary feathers
Description Dance mask intended to be worn over dancer's shoulders; Mask is woven in wicker technique in numerous panels that are pieced together into a conical form with large stylized human-like face on front with shell insets for eyes and decorated with shell earrings and bundles of cassowary feathers along top; Small facial cutouts below larger face allow person wearing mask to see out; Upper portion of mask is painted overall with dark and light vertical stripes; Lower perimeter of mask is decorated with pendant bundles of grass fibers to represent skirt.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 178.0, Max Diam = ca. 86.0
Catalog Number CAS 2001-0004-0006   CAS 2001-0004-0006; Gope board
Category Carvings
Object Name Gope board
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Pigments; Plant fiber
Description Gope board used to maintain ancestor's spiritual presence in community; Flat elongated board is carved from single piece of wood and decorated on front with low relief carvings of stylized human face and geometric shapes that are painted white with black tips; Six bundles of plant fibers are attached along the lateral edges and along the median ridge.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 28.2, Thickness = 4.4, Length = 153.7
Catalog Number CAS 2001-0004-0007   CAS 2001-0004-0007; Gope board
Category Carvings
Object Name Gope board
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Pigments
Description Gope board used to maintain an ancestor's spiritual presence in the community; Flat, elongated board is carved from single piece of wood and has a wide rectangular handle extending from one end; front of board is carved in low relief with very stylized human face and a decorative geometric border along the edges; Portions of the carved design are filled in with white pigment, while other areas are stained black or rust brown.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 27.0, Thickness = 1.6, Length = 188.5
Catalog Number CAS 2001-0004-0008   CAS 2001-0004-0008; Grave marker
Category Carvings
Object Name Grave marker
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Ramu River region
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Pigment
Description Cylindrical grave marker carved from single piece of wood in the form of a highly stylized human figure with large elongated head at top, very short arms, and a legless cylindrical body; Facial features including pair of concentric almond-shaped eyes are carved in low relief; Recessed carved areas on face are painted with orange pigment.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 13.0, Length = 127.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2001-0004-0009   CAS 2001-0004-0009; Stone carving (human face)
Category Carvings
Object Name Stone carving (human face)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells
Description Irregularly shaped cylindrical stone carved in low relief with human face, including large, ears, and eyes that are inset with cowrie shells.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 22.2, Width = 12.0, Length = 7.6
Catalog Number CAS 2001-0004-0010   CAS 2001-0004-0010; Stone carving (human face)
Category Carvings
Object Name Stone carving (human face)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description Irregularly shaped cylindrical stone carved in low relief on several surfaces with two or more human faces including large, ears, and eyes that are inset with cowrie shells.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 10.0, Length = 42.5
Catalog Number CAS 2001-0004-0011   CAS 2001-0004-0011; Mask
Category Basketry; Ceremonial Items
Object Name Mask
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Split bamboo; Pigments
Description Gable mask in the form of a stylized human face, woven in several segments and layers in a wickerwork technique; Face includes rounded head, very deep overhanging brow ridge, median ridge down center that terminates in the nose, and two round eyes; Second layer along bottom edge represents a wide, gaping mouth; Entire face is painted in broad bands in colors of red, white, and black.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 33.2, Depth = 17.6, Length = 56.5
Catalog Number CAS 2001-0004-0018   CAS 2001-0004-0018; Carving (human)
Category Carvings
Object Name Carving (human)
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist. Ambrym
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood (tree fern trunk)
Description Grade-symbol carving in the form of a standing human figure, carved from the hollowed trunk of a tree fern; Figure's elongated face has bulging eyes and very large nose; Its arms are held close to its torso and an animal like creature appears to hang from its chin.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 15.0, Thickness = 10.0, Length = ca. 147.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2002-0001-0001   CAS 2002-0001-0001; Comb / hair ornament
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Comb / hair ornament
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo
Description Comb made from 14 thin bamboo strips that are bound together at the center and held together with 4 bamboo pegs; Beyond the pegged area, the bamboo strips splay outward to form the comb's very long teeth; On opposite end, the strips are cut off evenly except for the two center strips and two on each outer end which extend outward.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 7.9, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 33.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2005-0002-0001   CAS 2005-0002-0001; Pendant
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Pendant
Culture Melanesian: Asmat
Global Region Oceania
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Irian Jaya
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1980s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell; Cane or bamboo; Resin
Description Pendant or pectoral ornament made from two J-shaped hooks, each cut from a large shell and their edges ground smooth; Upper end of each hook is drilled with two holes so the two hooks can be lashed together with cane or bamboo strip which is then partially covered with a resin coating.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 14.4, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 6.7
Catalog Number CAS 2005-0002-0002   CAS 2005-0002-0002; Pendant
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Pendant
Culture Melanesian: Asmat
Global Region Oceania
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Irian Jaya
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1980s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Boar tusks; Plant fiber; Bird quill; Seeds
Description Pendant or possible necklace made from pair of boar tusks, each of which has been drilled with single hole at proximal end and the two then lashed together by their distal ends with plant fiber and native cordage to form a single crescent; Two strands of same cordage are also strung with four small gray seeds that have been drilled, and then pass through a single section of bird quill, before being strung with four additional gray seeds; Remaining segments of the strands are tied together to form a loop, but one which is not large enough to serve as a necklace; One of the boar tusks is also drilled at its distal end.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.3, Thickness = 1.5, Length = 34.5
Catalog Number CAS 2005-0004-0005   CAS 2005-0004-0005; Lime spatula
Category Carvings; Tools & Implements
Object Name Lime spatula
Culture Melanesian: Northern Massim
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Milne Bay Province: Massim District
County
Other Geographic Data Trobriand Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950-1970
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Lime spatula carved from a single elongated piece of wood with a flat, paddle shaped spatula at its distal end, surmounted by pair of long-necked birds, which in turn support an elaborate carved column (representing an architectural element?) with two seated birds at the very top; Both faces of the device, except for the spatula end itself, are carved all over with shallowly incised parallel lines.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.7, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 38.3
Catalog Number CAS 2005-0004-0006   CAS 2005-0004-0006; Ornament
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Bead & Leatherwork
Object Name Ornament
Culture Melanesian: Bena-Bena People
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data Eastern Highlands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Native cordage; Nassa shells; Paint; Bamboo; Conch shells
Description Pectoral ornament comprising a small bundle of bamboo rods with a small unmodified conch shell secured at each end; The bundle of rods, itself, is completely covered with a woven panel that extends above the rods in a U-shaped panel and below in two series of overlapping flat fringes that are painted alternately in dark blue or red; Suspended from the bottom-most row of fringes are four small woven heart-shaped pendants, also painted dark blue or red; Each panel, fringe, and pendant section is outlined in a row of white Nassa shells; Woven strap is attached on either side on reverse, upper portion of ornament and is augmented with single plied strand of cordage to form loop so ornament can be worn around one’s neck; Ornaments of this type are held in the teeth as battle ornaments by Big Men, and also worn during marriage transactions.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 27.4, Thickness = 4.3, Length = 29.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 2005-0005-0001   CAS 2005-0005-0001; Carving (storyboard)
Category Carvings
Object Name Carving (storyboard)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1989
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Earth pigments
Description Storyboard carved from a single flat, oval-shaped piece of wood; Scene is carved in low relief and depicts a village scene, including a central canoe (with alligator prow) with three men rowing in a river that is populated below the canoe by numerous fish and turtles, and a group of 9 men and women on the shoreline; Several village houses and trees are also depicted in the background, along with additional birds, turtle, and other animals; Details of all carved figures (people’s facial features and clothing, leaves on trees, decorative motifs on canoe, etc.) are accentuated by shallowly incised lines which are painted white; Areas between carved figures are lightly coated with an earth pigment.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 82.7, Thickness = 4.0, Length = 53.6
Catalog Number CAS 2005-0006-0012   CAS 2005-0006-0012; Atlatl
Category Carvings; Weaponry
Object Name Atlatl
Culture Melanesian: Iatmul
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. East Sepik Province
County
Other Geographic Data Middle Sepik River area; Village: Timbunke
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 19th to 20th century
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo; Wood; Cane; Plant fiber
Description Atlatl (spear thrower) made from bamboo pole from which a portion has been cut away on the upper half to reveal the inner hollow channel; Just below the cutaway section a narrow slot has been cut and a small carving in the form of a stylized hornbill which functions as a guide is inserted therein and secured with four plaited bands of cane; Proximal end of bamboo rod is shallowly carved with a geometric design band.
Dimensions (cm) Depth = 9.5, Max Diam = 3.3, Length = 78.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2005-0006-0013   CAS 2005-0006-0013; Dagger
Category Weaponry
Object Name Dagger
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Central Highlands area: Telefomin
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bone; Native cordage
Description Dagger fashioned from long bone of a ______ that has been cut diagonally and sharpened to a very sharp point; A thin longitudinal sliver has also been removed along the entire length of the shaft, probably to remove the marrow; Proximal end of the bone has been partially cut away and wrapped with braid of native cordage; Geometric design is shallowly incised just below proximal end of dagger.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.2, Depth = 7.0, Length = 34.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 2005-0006-0014   CAS 2005-0006-0014; Food paddle
Category Carvings; Culinary Items; Tools & Implements
Object Name Food paddle
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Huon Gulf area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1966
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Lime
Description Ladle-shaped paddle for stirring sago palm meal, carved from single piece of wood; Paddle consists of elongated oval-shaped spoon bowl with flat, open distal end and low sides along other three sides, attached to long handle carved in the form of a crocodile (?) head that is grasping the spoon's bowl in its mouth, while the proximal end of handle is in the form of the head of a bird with a long down-turned beak that is also holding something in its mouth: Designs are shallowly incised on both heads, with traces of white lime in some of them; Entire paddle has been sanded smooth and stained a dark brown.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 9.2, Depth = 4.2, Length = 66.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 2005-0006-0015   CAS 2005-0006-0015; Mask
Category Carvings; Ceremonial Items
Object Name Mask
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Bismarck Archipelago: New Ireland
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Natural pigments; Sago (?) palm fiber; Commercial cloth; Nails; Cane
Description Large mask worn as part of the Malagan ceremony, a complex of mortuary rites intended to free a deceased person's soul from the body so it can continue to its final resting place; Stylized human face is hollowed out from back side and is carved on front with very large ears and nose, elongated openwork eye slits each fitted with a single shell eye, and an open mouth fitted with a small carved mouthpiece; Face is painted in yellow, white, black and rust brown pigments, and decorated with sago (?) palm fibers on cheeks and on top of head; Plant fiber bundle wrapped in commercial white cloth is wrapped around forehead and around back among crude cane strip framework; Extending out from each side of the nose to the ears is a carved element that probably represents boar tusks; Carved separately and inserted into the side of mask's ears are two flaring panels, each topped by a small carving of a bird; Each side panel is painted in same colors as mask on both front and back and each nearly doubles the overall height of the mask.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 57.0, Depth = ca. 22.0, Length = 77.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 2005-0006-0016   CAS 2005-0006-0016; Carving (hook figure)
Category Carvings
Object Name Carving (hook figure)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Sepik River area; Village: Slei
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Natural pigments
Description Hook figure carved from single piece of wood in the form of a standing nude male figure with his arms folded and his hands on his chest, standing atop a U-shaped hook; Figure's broad, flat face has well defined eyes, nose and mouth with distended tongue; Most of the face is painted with a gray-white pigment with a negative circular design on each cheek and the mouth outlined in reddish brown, while the body is painted all over with random gray-white and reddish brown dots.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 60.7, Width = 18.7, Depth = 8.5
Catalog Number CAS 2005-0006-0017   CAS 2005-0006-0017; Mask
Category Carvings; Ceremonial Items
Object Name Mask
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Sepik River area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Natural pigments; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells
Description Very slender mask or carving of upper torso only, but probably intended to be viewed from one side only; Stylized face has very prominent eyes and a beak-like nose; Torso (?) is shallowly carved all over with straight and curvilinear lines which are then painted with gray-white and reddish brown pigments; Most of the face is painted with gray-white pigments, except for eyes which are outlined win reddish brown and inset with one cowrie shell each; Forehead is painted reddish brown and outlined in gray-white and reddish brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 50.5, Width = 5.6, Depth = 18.1
Catalog Number CAS 2005-0006-0018   CAS 2005-0006-0018; Dance shield
Category Carvings; Ceremonial Items
Object Name Dance shield
Culture Melanesian: Northern Massim
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Milne Bay Province: Massim District
County
Other Geographic Data Trobriand Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Plant fiber; Lime
Description Dance shield carved from single piece of wood in the form of a double-headed paddle representing two stylized canoe prows, joined together by a short cylindrical handle; Each canoe representation is carved on both sides with similar curvilinear designs that were originally filled in with lime; Two small bundles of plant fiber have been tied to each, possibly at a later date.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 17.0, Thickness = 2.7, Length = 58.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2005-0006-0019   CAS 2005-0006-0019; Figurine (2 pigs)
Category Carvings
Object Name Figurine (2 pigs)
Culture Melanesian: Northern Massim
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Milne Bay Province: Massim District
County
Other Geographic Data Trobriand Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood: ebony; Lime
Description Figurine carved from a single piece of wood in the form of two pigs standing tail to tail, with a small human (?) figure with a face carved on each side perched between them; Both pigs are carved all over with encircling bands of zigzags or curvilinear lines and several star motifs, with the carved away portions filled in with lime to accentuate the designs.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.5, Width = 5.4, Length = 36.4
Catalog Number CAS 2005-0006-0020   CAS 2005-0006-0020; Figurine ("totem" carving)
Category Carvings
Object Name Figurine ("totem" carving)
Culture Melanesian: Northern Massim
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Milne Bay Province: Massim District
County
Other Geographic Data Trobriand Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood: ebony
Description Single-piece carving in the form of several stacked figures, beginning with a canoe prow on the bottom, sporting a bird's head at its tip; Above the prow is a human figure, leaning over slightly and holding in his hands a skull or head that is resting on a low platform; A whirling star is atop the human, and finally at the top of the carving is a seated feline-like animal, with its front paws raised up; Each of the four figures (canoe, human, star, and feline) rests on a base that is decorated with a rectilinear meandering line.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 29.3, Width = 3.3, Depth = 4.9
Catalog Number CAS 2005-0006-0021   CAS 2005-0006-0021; Lime spatula
Category Carvings; Tools & Implements
Object Name Lime spatula
Culture Melanesian: Northern Massim
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Milne Bay Province: Massim District
County
Other Geographic Data Trobriand Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood: ebony
Description Carved wooden lime spatula with a wide, flat elongated "spoon" at distal end; The carved double-sided finial is in the form of two pairs of birds, the lower pair being smaller and shown facing each other, while the larger upper pair are shown facing away from each other.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.7, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 38.5
Catalog Number CAS 2005-0006-0022   CAS 2005-0006-0022; Drum
Category Musical Instruments
Object Name Drum
Culture Melanesian: Northern Massim
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Milne Bay Province: Massim District
County
Other Geographic Data Trobriand Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Lizard skin; Lime
Description Small finger drum fashioned from hollowed section of a branch or root into a cylindrical shape, with a handle on the side carved in the form of two praying mantises, both decorated with shallowly carved lines; Low relief carved decorative band encircles drum on lower half, with all carved designs on both insect figures and decorative band originally accentuated with white lime; Upper end of drum is covered with stretched piece of lizard skin.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 29.3, Depth = 9.3, Max Diam = 6.6
Catalog Number CAS 2005-0006-0023   CAS 2005-0006-0023; Lime spatula
Category Carvings; Tools & Implements
Object Name Lime spatula
Culture Melanesian: Northern Massim
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Milne Bay Province: Massim District
County
Other Geographic Data Trobriand Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood: ebony
Description Carved wooden lime spatula with a flat elongated "spoon" at distal end with slender extended handle expanding to form a wide openwork finial that is shallowly carved on both faces with various bird images in three groups that are stacked one above the other, all possibly representing stylized canoe prows, as well.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.2, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 30.9
Catalog Number CAS 2005-0006-0024   CAS 2005-0006-0024; Figurine (woman with staff)
Category Carvings
Object Name Figurine (woman with staff)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Bougainville
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description 3-dimensional carving of a standing woman, shown wearing only upper armbands and a belt, with her left arm at her side and her right holding in front of her the end of a cylindrical staff whose other end rests on the ground; Woman's body is stained black while her hair is stained brown; a snake is carved in low relief, entwined around the staff; Woman stand upon a round base; Woman and base are carved from single piece of wood; Staff is carved separately.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 53.2, Width = 14.1, Depth = 14.7
Catalog Number CAS 2005-0006-0025   CAS 2005-0006-0025; Carving (hook figure)
Category Carvings
Object Name Carving (hook figure)
Culture Melanesian: Yimam
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Upper Karawari River area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early to mid 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Commercial buttons
Description Carving of a stylized human representation of a war and/or hunting spirit, carved 3-dimensionally but intended to be viewed in profile; Flattened elongated head with eyes made from commercial buttons sits atop a series of semi-circular and opposed hooks which represent the body, all supported on a single foot and leg; Entire carving is haphazardly coated with pinkish pigment.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.7, Depth = 18.1, Length = 131.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2005-0006-0026A,B   CAS 2005-0006-0026A,B; Pot rests (2)
Category Pottery
Object Name Pot rests (2)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Lower Sepik region: Yaul and Dimiri Villages (70 miles up Yuat River)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Clay
Description Pair of fired clay pot rests modeled in the form of a stylized humanoid head, representing a mythological being named Moran; These rests are used in pairs or groups of three to support cooking pots over an open fire; Each head sports a projecting nose and mouth, bulging eyes with slits in them, protuberances on the cheeks and forehead, and a pair of flaring horn-like appendages at top, all supported on a flaring base; Front and back of head are decorated with shallowly incised designs.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 21.4, Width = 22.9, Depth = 21.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 2005-0006-0027   CAS 2005-0006-0027; Figurine (man with bird on his back)
Category Carvings
Object Name Figurine (man with bird on his back)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Sepik River area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood: Native Cordage; Pigments; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells
Description 3-dimensional carving of a male ancestor figure, shown in standing position with his hands at his sides, wearing a plant fiber skirt and an elaborately painted mask that is painted mostly white; His eyes are represented by cowrie shells and he wears a cordage nose ring and several cordage strands in each ear; Top of man's head is stained or painted black; Perched on the man's shoulders with both its feet is a hornbill, carved from the same piece of wood; Hornbill's folded wings are deeply carved and decorated with three loops of native cordage; Cowrie shells are also used for the hornbill's eyes; Hornbill's tail and man's feet are both attached to wide base which was originally stained or painted black, all carved from single piece of wood.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 64.3, Width = 24.7, Depth = 29.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 2005-0006-0028   CAS 2005-0006-0028; Orator's pulpit
Category Carvings; Ceremonial Items
Object Name Orator's pulpit
Culture Melanesian: Iatmul People
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. East Sepik Province
County
Other Geographic Data Middle Sepik River area: Village: Kanganaman
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1965
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Natural pigments; Dried mud; Shells; Native cordage; Cassowary feathers; Boar tusk
Description Orator's pulpit in the form of standing male figure, representing the primeval creator, who is depicted wearing an elaborately carved mask that is painted with rust brown and white pigments and decorated with shell-encrusted mud, a boar's tusk through the nose, a cascade of cassowary feathers on top, and a band of black cordage tassels along bottom (probably representing a beard); Figure is seated on a broad stool, with his own legs forming two of the stool's supports and the third support on the back bearing another carved and decorated mask; All three supports of the stool are joined to a broad support base, all carved from a single piece of wood; Stools or pulpits of this type are placed next to the central support of the Men's House and during debates, the person speaking holds a bundle of ritual leaves and either strikes the seat of the stool or places a leaf from the bundle on the seat to underscore key points of his speech.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 153.0, Width = 42.7, Depth = 41.2
Catalog Number CAS 2005-0006-0031   CAS 2005-0006-0031; Atlatl
Category Carvings; Weaponry
Object Name Atlatl
Culture Melanesian: Iatmul People
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. East Sepik Province
County
Other Geographic Data Middle Sepik River area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 19th or 20th century
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo; Wood; Cane; Plant fiber
Description Atlatl (spear thrower) made from bamboo pole from which a portion has been cut away on the upper half to reveal the inner hollow channel; Just below the cutaway section a narrow slot has been cut and a small carving in the form of a stylized hornbill (?), which functions as a guide, is inserted therein and secured with a wide plaited band of cane.
Dimensions (cm) Depth = 9.7, Max Diam = 3.2, Length = 80.7
Catalog Number CAS 2005-0006-0032   CAS 2005-0006-0032; Figurine
Category Carvings
Object Name Figurine
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Lower Sepik River area: Murik Lakes area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Carving of an ancestor figure in the form of a standing male with truncated legs, shown with his hands at his sides, nude except for a possible belt, bracelets, and upper armbands; Figure also wears an elaborate mask with a long, distended nose or beak and an ornate, conical hat with elaborate decorative carving; Carving includes a round base, carved from same piece of lightweight, light-colored wood.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 39.8, Width = 11.4, Depth = 10.2
Catalog Number CAS 2005-0006-0033   CAS 2005-0006-0033; Figurine
Category Carvings
Object Name Figurine
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Lower Sepik River area: Murik Lakes area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Varnish
Description 3-dimensional carving of an ancestor figure in the form of a standing male with truncated legs, with his hands at his sides and wearing a mask with large nose and a very large flat headpiece on top; Figure stands atop a pedestal with rounded top and series of shallow carved crescents around its sides; Figure is carved from single piece of very lightweight wood and is completely varnished.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 65.7, Width = 12.5, Depth = 11.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 2005-0006-0034   CAS 2005-0006-0034; Figurine (crocodile)
Category Carvings
Object Name Figurine (crocodile)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Huon Gulf area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1965
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Shells; Varnish
Description 3-dimensional carving in the form of a crocodile, shown crouching on all four legs with its body fully extended; Eyes are inset with tiger eye shells and entire carving is stained or varnished to darken the wood.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.2, Width = 5.5, Length = 53.9
Catalog Number CAS 2005-0006-0038   CAS 2005-0006-0038; Carving (man)
Category Carvings
Object Name Carving (man)
Culture Melanesian: Abelam People
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Maprik Village (Headwaters of Screw River area)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1965
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Natural pigments
Description 2-dimensional carving of a male ancestor figure, shown in standing position with his knees together and his bent arms at his sides and wearing a large mask; Figure is nude but his body and mask are brightly painted in colors of black, white, mustard yellow, and rust brown; Two hornbills are perched above the figure, typical of carvings from this region, where these birds are clan and ancestral symbols; Reverse side of carving is crudely hollowed out but not painted.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 131.5, Width = 23.0, Depth = 13.1
Catalog Number CAS 2005-0006-0040   CAS 2005-0006-0040; Figurine (man)
Category Carvings
Object Name Figurine (man)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Natural pigments
Description 3-dimensional carving in the form of a standing male figure wearing a belt and breechclout, necklace with pectoral ornament and a mask whose chin evolves into the long neck and head of a bird which is held by the man's hands; Figure's body is painted rust brown and brightly decorated in black, white, and mustard yellow; Figure stands atop a semi-spherical base, carved from a single piece of wood.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 51.0, Width = 15.5, Depth = 12.4
Catalog Number CAS 2005-0006-0041   CAS 2005-0006-0041; Carving (human head)
Category Carvings
Object Name Carving (human head)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Sepik River area (?)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Natural pigments
Description 2-dimensional carving in the form of a human head which is rendered realistically and painted completely black and then decorated with white and tan pigments; A cylindrical piece, possibly representing a boar tusk, extends down from the nose to the chin, arching across the mouth; Reverse side of carving is uncarved and unpainted.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 11.1, Depth = 6.8, Length = 19.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 2005-0006-0042   CAS 2005-0006-0042; Mask
Category Carvings; Ceremonial Items
Object Name Mask
Culture Melanesian: Iatmul People
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. East Sepik Province
County
Other Geographic Data Middle Sepik River area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Natural pigments; Dried mud and/or resin; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) and other shells; Boar tusks
Description 2-dimensional mask in the form of a long, very slender human face with a very pronounced nose and a distended projection that arches over the mouth area, revealing a probable tongue; Eyes are inset with cowrie shells; Face is painted mostly white with the eyes and ridge line of nose outlined in rust brown and black; Boar tusk extends out and curves upward from each side of nose; Tongue is painted rust brown, as is a small bird effigy mounted to arching projection; Remaining surfaces are covered with thick layer of mud and resin which is encrusted with hundreds of small gray or white shells; Masks of this type generally represent male ancestors and are attached to larger dance costumes; Pair of small holes on back of figure's ears may have facilitated this; Cane lashing threaded through perforation at top of carving allows for carrying or hanging carving.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.2, Depth = 14.9, Length = 61.0
Catalog Number CAS 2005-0006-0043   CAS 2005-0006-0043; Mask
Category Carvings; Ceremonial Items
Object Name Mask
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Sepik River area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Shell
Description 2-dimensional mask carved with very prominent heart-shaped eye sockets that are inset with a large shell for each eye; Figure of a lizard is carved in high relief on the forehead, with its tail hanging down between the eyes and blending into the face's nose; Shallowly carved geometric designs frame the chin and cheeks; Mask is completely unpainted.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 21.5, Depth = 8.0, Length = 63.1
Catalog Number CAS 2005-0006-0044   CAS 2005-0006-0044; Mask
Category Basketry; Ceremonial Items
Object Name Mask
Culture Melanesian: Abelam
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Maprik Village (Headwaters of Screw River area)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cane
Description Openwork woven mask with a pronounced median ridge running the length of the face, flanked on each side by eyes which seemingly make up the entire face, with each one consisting of a central circle surrounded by increasingly larger ovals; The median ridge terminates at the base in what could represent a nose; Face is surmounted by elaborate openwork headdress consisting of series of concentric semi-circles joined together with zigzag bands; Mask is completely unpainted; Only color variation is in the use of a darker cane strip on the outermost edge of the median ridge.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 18.0, Depth = 35.2, Length = 56.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 2005-0006-0046   CAS 2005-0006-0046; Axe handle
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Axe handle
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Bamboo; Plant fiber
Description Handle for ceremonial axe, consisting of a wooden sheath that holds the proximal end of the axe head, with a widely flaring extension and and an elongated cylindrical handle; The sheath and its extension are completely covered in a woven mat of bamboo and another dyed black plant fiber, woven in a twill technique of several geometric patterns, including concentric diamonds and alternating bands of chevrons; Handle is not wrapped or decorated.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 62.7, Thickness = 4.0, Length = 73.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 2006-0003-0009   CAS 2006-0003-0009; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Polynesian: Tahitian or Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands or Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900-1905
Collection Name N/A
Materials Split pandanus fibers; Dyes
Description Rectangular floor mat woven as two separate mats that were then joined together back to back and stitched together along the edges with thread to form a double-layered mat, and a supplementary selvage added to cover the selvages of the individual mats and join them together; Both mats are woven in a diagonal plaiting technique, using natural and dyed pandanus strips as both warp and weft; Top mat shows a large undecorated center, framed by a narrow border that includes floral arrangements in each corner and two smaller pairs of floral bouquets along each side, with all motifs joined by a single row of contiguous diamonds; Designs are woven in dyed-red pandanus with dyed yellow-gold accents on flowers, all on a plain undyed background; All four edges of mat are framed by a second border of contiguous cross-hatched triangles, also in red; Lower mat shows a bold plaid pattern in natural and dyed red and black, and yellow fibers; The top mat on this example and on CAS 2006-0003-0010 are virtually identical except for the smaller motifs along the sides of the inner border, suggesting that both mats were probably woven by the same person.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 127.0, Length = 207.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 2006-0003-0010   CAS 2006-0003-0010; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Polynesian: Tahitian or Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands or Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900-1905
Collection Name N/A
Materials Split pandanus fibers; Dyes
Description Rectangular floor mat woven as two separate mats that were then joined together back to back and stitched together along the edges with thread to form a double-layered mat, and a supplementary selvage added to cover the selvages of the individual mats and join them together; Both mats are woven in a diagonal plaiting technique, using natural and dyed pandanus strips as both warp and weft; Top mat shows a large undecorated center, framed by a narrow border that includes floral arrangements in each corner and two smaller pairs of stars and floral bouquets along each side, with all motifs joined by a stylized vine motif; Designs are woven in dyed-red pandanus with dyed yellow-gold accents on flowers, all on a plain undyed background; All four edges of mat are framed by a second border of contiguous cross-hatched triangles, also in red; Lower mat shows a bold plaid pattern in natural and dyed red and black, and yellow fibers; The top mat on this example and on CAS 2006-0003-0009 are virtually identical except for the smaller motifs along the sides of the inner border, suggesting that both mats were probably woven by the same person.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 122.5, Length = 210.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2006-0003-0011   CAS 2006-0003-0011; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Polynesian: Tahitian or Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Society Islands or Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900-1905
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus fibers
Description Rectangular mat woven entirely in simple diagonal plaiting, using equal-sized dyed red warp and weft fibers; Both warp and wefts are folded over at each end and then woven in the opposite direction, forming a self selvage; Along the sides, only one set of fibers is folded over to form the selvage, while the other side is left extending to form a short fringe that was probably trimmed to a uniform length.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 144.5, Length = 200.3
Catalog Number CAS 2006-0003-0012   CAS 2006-0003-0012; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1973
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Vegetal dyes
Description Rectangular tapa cloth made from strips of mulberry bark that have been beaten into thin sheets that are then overlapped and pasted together to form larger sheets; This particular cloth appears to be made almost entirely from a single sheet of bark, with an additional pieced strip added along one long side; Overall design consists of a series of concentric rectangles that fill the entire design field; Each rectangle is outlined in heavy black lines and filled in with stamped repeating geometric motifs (diamonds, X’s, and straight lines) in either black or brown, alternating positive and negative motifs; White gummed paper label on reverse is stamped “MADE IN FIJI ISLANDS”; All four edges of cloth have been cut.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 61.9, Length = 94.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 2006-0003-0013   CAS 2006-0003-0013; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist. Island: Namuka-i-Lau
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Luseane (?)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1973
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Vegetal dyes
Description Nearly square tapa cloth, made from strips of mulberry bark which have been beaten into thin sheets that are then overlapped and pasted together to form larger sheet; Central rectangular area is divided into four quadrants, and each quadrant is subdivided into two triangles, each containing a negative circular design on either a brown or black background; Series of multiple borders frame the central design, each border painted and/or stamped with a repetitive geometric design; All but one of the borders is black and white, the exception being brown; “Luseane 2x_?_” is written in ink on reverse; “MADE IN FIJI NAMUKA” is stamped and obverse; All four edges have been cut with a scissors.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 61.7, Length = 64.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 2006-0003-0014   CAS 2006-0003-0014; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist. Island: Namuka-i-Lau
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Ofa Seru (?)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1973
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Vegetal dyes
Description Nearly square tapa cloth, made from strips of mulberry bark which have been beaten into thin sheets that are then overlapped and pasted together to form larger sheet; Central rectangular area is divided into two triangles (one painted black and the other brown), each containing a negative circular design; Series of multiple borders frame the central design, each border painted and/or stamped with a repetitive geometric design; All but one of the borders is black and white, the exception being brown; “OFA SERU 2x2” is written in ink on reverse; “MADE IN FIJI NAMUKA” is stamped and obverse; All four edges have been cut with a scissors.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 63.0, Length = 67.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2006-0003-0015   CAS 2006-0003-0015; Staff
Category Carvings
Object Name Staff
Culture Polynesian: Tongan (?)
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga (?)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1973
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Probable staff carved from a single piece of wood, with a shaft that is nearly round at its proximal end but becomes more oval shaped toward the distal end; The expanded distal end is carved in the form of a flattened, lily-like flower whose petals are marked all over on the exterior with small carved triangles; On one face of the flower the triangles are arranged in rows and all point in the same direction, while on the opposite face some of the triangles oppose each other and are arranged in three distinct diagonal lines; Entire staff has probably been stained a dark brown.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 16.2, Thickness = 2.6, Length = 81.0
Catalog Number CAS 2006-0003-0016   CAS 2006-0003-0016; Necklace
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture Polynesian: Tongan (?)
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga (?)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1973
Collection Name N/A
Materials Seeds; Monofilament or fishing line
Description Single strand loop necklace comprised entirely of small dark brown, oval seeds that are strung on monofilament of fishing line; Monofilament line passes back and forth from side to side of the necklace, passing through both ends of the seeds on the interior; Seeds are arranged so they all lie on their edges and form a continuous chain of flower-like units.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.0, Thickness = 0.4, Length = ca. 74.0
Catalog Number CAS 2006-0003-0017   CAS 2006-0003-0017; Necklace
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture Polynesian: Tongan (?)
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga (?)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1973
Collection Name N/A
Materials Seeds; Monofilament or fishing line
Description Single strand loop necklace comprised entirely of small dark brown, oval seeds that are strung on monofilament of fishing line; Monofilament line passes back and forth from side to side of the necklace, passing through both ends of the seeds on the interior; Seeds are arranged so they all lie on their edges and form a continuous chain of flower-like units.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.0, Thickness = 0.4, Length = ca. 68.5
Catalog Number CAS 2006-0003-0018   CAS 2006-0003-0018; Necklace
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture Polynesian: Tongan (?)
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga (?)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1973
Collection Name N/A
Materials Seeds; Monofilament or fishing line
Description Single strand loop necklace comprised entirely of small dark brown, oval seeds that are strung on monofilament of fishing line; Monofilament line passes back and forth from side to side of the necklace, passing through both ends of the seeds on the interior; Seeds are arranged so they all lie on their edges and form a continuous chain of flower-like units.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.5, Thickness = 0.4, Length = ca. 63.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2006-0003-0019   CAS 2006-0003-0019; Outrigger canoe model
Category Carvings; Watercraft
Object Name Outrigger canoe model
Culture Polynesian: Tongan
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1973
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Plant fiber
Description Model of a single outrigger canoe, carved and assembled from pieces of lightweight, unpainted wood; Long narrow canoe has a shallow interior and is perfectly flat along the gunwales from bow to stern; The underside of the bow rises gently from the keel and has a small notched projection on the underside near its tip; The underside of the projecting stern rises sharply up from the keel and then gradually points upward and outward; The outer edges of both the bow and the stern are carved with a series of notches; The single outrigger and pontoon is positioned on the starboard side and secured to the canoe with two crossbeams that are lashed to the canoe with sisal string that is looped through two pairs of holes that have been burned through the upper sides of the canoe; Also lashed to the crossbeams are two carved oars or paddles.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.7, Width = 13.7, Length = 38.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 2006-0003-0020   CAS 2006-0003-0020; Armband
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Armband
Culture Polynesian: Tongan (?)
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1973
Collection Name N/A
Materials Metal: Tin; Pandanus fiber
Description Armband woven of natural and dyed black pandanus strips that are woven in a plaiting technique over a foundation of a metal band (probably cut from a tin can, including the rim); Dyed pandanus strips are wrapped vertically around interior and exterior of metal band and undyed pandanus strips are plaited on exterior in horizontal position, forming a geometric pattern of black and white diamonds alternating with pairs of checkerboard triangles.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.5, Max Diam = 10.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 2006-0006-0001   CAS 2006-0006-0001; Mask
Category Basketry; Ceremonial Items
Object Name Mask
Culture Melanesian: Abelam
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Prince Alexander Mountains area; Vicinity of village of Maprik
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description Woven mask in the form of a highly stylized human face, woven in a combination of closed and open single rod coiled technique; Oval-shaped face has very prominent ridge running down center of mask from top to bottom; Face is woven mostly in close spaced coils except for open areas above and below the eyes and at the mouth area; Face is surmounted by elaborate open weave headdress comprising several concentric bands of increasing size; Entire mask is woven of natural colored fibers.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 31.2, Depth = 11.3, Length = 42.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 2006-0014-0001   CAS 2006-0014-0001; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Tongan
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description Large rectangular tapa cloth made from strips of mulberry bark which have been beaten into long thin sheets which, in turn, have been overlapped to form an even larger sheet; Design field is divided into a series of rectangular blocks arranged in 11 columns and 6 rows; All blocks in a single column are hand painted with the same design or motif; The center column contains a diamond motif repeated over and over, bordered by the words, “KOE HALA PAINI [referring to the Norfolk pines lining the avenue leading to the royal palace at Nukualofa] and OTUPOUTOA; Columns to the left and right of the central column contain the following motifs: lion, Tongan royal seal, dove, and Norfolk pines; Outermost column along each side is undecorated except for the units of measurement [24 to 29; also 10 to 15] from the original cloth from which this large piece has been cut.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 264.0, Length = ca. 355.4
Catalog Number CAS 2006-0014-0002   CAS 2006-0014-0002; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus fibers; Commercial wool cloth; Chicken feathers; Aniline dyes
Description Roughly rectangular mat woven in simple diagonal plaiting technique, using narrow pandanus fiber strips as both the warp and weft, which are folded back on themselves along both sides forming a self-selvage; Warp and weft fibers extend beyond the top edge to form short fringe measuring approx. 10 to 12 cm, and also along bottom edge forming long fringe measuring from 50 to 55 cm; Entire mat is undecorated, except for narrow strip of commercially woven red cloth overlaid with dyed pink chicken feathers that is machine sewn along bottom edge (just above fringe); Wider strip of pandanus leaves trimmed with scalloped edges is also machine sewn along bottom edge; “TAUASOSI. T. L.” is printed in black ink in lower corner on reverse and “FAAMATUR Leata” in the opposite corner.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 264.3, Length = ca. 345.5
Catalog Number CAS 2007-0002-0004   CAS 2007-0002-0004; Adze
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Irian Jaya
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1985-1990
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Stone; Rattan
Description Hafted adze consisting of a elongated stone that has been ground smooth overall and thinned and ground to a fine, rounded cutting edge on its distal end; Proximal end is hafted to a wooden handle that has been cut from a tree branch and includes a V-notch, with the branch itself serving as the adze handle and the portion above the V-notch (from the trunk of the tree) serving as the support for the adze blade, which is positioned against the wood and additional splints are laid on the opposite face of the blade, and all are then wrapped and secured together with one or more long thin strips of rattan; Color of blade is dark gray.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 28.6, Width = 4.8, Length = 41.3
Catalog Number CAS 2007-0003-0001   CAS 2007-0003-0001; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Western Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji or Samoa, probably
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Natural and dyed pandanus fibers; Dyed breadfruit fibers
Description Leaf-shaped hand fan woven in simple plaiting technique using both pandanus strips and coconut frond ribs as warp and weft; Several strips of dyed black pandanus fiber and dyed red hibiscus fibers are used for decorative effect; Warp and weft fibers are braided together at lower center of fan, then bundled to form a handle (probably around a wooden stick), which in turn is wrapped with dyed black pandanus and dyed red hibiscus fibers that are also plaited to form an overall red and black checkerboard pattern.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 22.0, Thickness = 1.6, Length = 40.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 2007-0003-0002   CAS 2007-0003-0002; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Western Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji or Samoa, probably
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Warp and weft: undyed pandanus leaves, undyed coconut front ribs
Description Leaf-shaped hand fan woven in simple plaiting technique using both undyed pandanus strips and undyed coconut frond ribs as warp and weft; In some areas, the wefts are wrapped around an adjacent warp and then return to their original position and function, forming openwork areas in the weaving, serving both a decorative and structural function; Warp and weft fibers are braided together at lower center of fan and were probably originally fitted around a wooded handle (now missing).
Dimensions (cm) Width = 22.9, Thickness = 1.3, Length = 26.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2007-0003-0003   CAS 2007-0003-0003; Bracelet
Category Basketry; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bracelet
Culture Polynesian: Fijian or Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji or Samoa, probably
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Split pandanus leaves
Description Narrow band bracelet woven entirely of split pandanus leaves; Foundation consists of a single wide pandanus leaf whose ends overlap to form a loop; To weave the bracelet, two split pandanus leaves (each half the width of the foundation leaf inside the bracelet) are laid parallel to each other on outside of bracelet, forming the warp fibers; The two warp fibers and the foundation leaf are then coil wrapped by an even narrower pandanus leaf; On outside of bracelet, the weft fiber passes over one of the warp fibers and under the second one, then on the next round it goes under the first one and over the second one.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.2, Max Diam = 8.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2007-0003-0004   CAS 2007-0003-0004; Bracelet
Category Basketry; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bracelet
Culture Polynesian: Fijian or Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji or Samoa, probably
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Split pandanus leaves
Description Narrow band bracelet woven entirely of split pandanus leaves; Foundation consists of a single wide pandanus leaf whose ends overlap to form a loop; To weave the bracelet, two split pandanus leaves (each one-third the width of the foundation leaf inside the bracelet) are laid parallel to each other on outside of bracelet, forming the warp fibers; The three warp fibers and the foundation leaf are then coil wrapped by an even narrower pandanus leaf; On outside of bracelet, the weft fiber passes over and under the warp fibers on alternate coils.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.1, Max Diam = 9.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2007-0003-0005   CAS 2007-0003-0005; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Tutuila Island; Village: Pago Pago
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Warp: undyed coconut front ribs; Weft: undyed and split pandanus leaves; Secondary (decorative) warp: dyed (?) pandanus (?) leaves
Description Oval basket with flat bottom and slightly flared sides with an inward curving rim; woven entirely in a open weave using an open coiling technique that creates false knots in the spaces between successive coils; A single vertical loop handle is attached to the rim along the sides of the basket; Basket is devoid of all decoration except for band around mid-section, where warp rods are overlaid on exterior only with a dyed (?) black material and the wefts are woven into a diamond shape; Handle is completely coil-wrapped with undyed pandanus fibers, and three strips of dyed (?) black material are interwoven to produce row of terraced black triangles on upper (outer) surface of handle.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.2, Width = 12.7, Length = 25.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2007-0003-0006   CAS 2007-0003-0006; Cup
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Cup
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Western Polynesia (?)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Coconut shell; Unidentified plant fiber
Description Deep round cup made from hollowed coconut shell from which the top has been removed and the inside scraped clean; Exterior is decorated with deeply incised designs, revealing the natural interior color of the coconut shell; Designs include a double-headed lizard (?) whose shared body extends across the bottom of the cup, a human-like face whose chin rests on the cup’s rim, and a rectangular geometric shape on the cup’s upper side opposite the human face; Carrying strap consisting of a single thin unidentified plant fiber that is dyed red is looped through two holes opposite each other just below the rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.9, Rim Diam = 9.5, Max Diam = 13.0
Catalog Number CAS 2009-0003-0001A,B   CAS 2009-0003-0001A,B; Outrigger canoe model with sail
Category Carvings; Watercraft
Object Name Outrigger canoe model with sail
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Kapingamarangi, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1953
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Pandanus fibers; Coconut fiber cordage
Description A: Single hull outrigger canoe whose hull is carved from single piece of wood; Sides of hull taper towards the bottom to form a very narrow, but flat keel; Ends of hull taper upward slightly, with the upper ends extending well above the rest of the canoe; Short wooden crossbars are positioned regularly across the hull from side to side, with each end extending just through the sides of the hull; Each short crossbar is paired with a second longer one, which extends well out from the hull on one side, forming a platform; Three of these paired bars are exceptionally long and form the framework for the single outrigger, which has additional crossbars lashed to it with coconut fiber cordage; Additional upright black wooden supports are lashed to the framework and their lower ends embedded in the bullet-shaped outrigger; long length of wood is positioned along entire length of upper edge of canoe and secured with short lengths of coconut fiber cordage that are threaded through holes drilled through the length of wood and the hull, itself; Bundle of pandanus fibers are wrapped in a woven pandanus mat and secured to a narrow slat platform atop the outrigger; B: Triangular sail woven of pandanus fibers in a simple plaiting technique, with the cut edges covered with pandanus leaves that are sewn on with thread; “CANTON” (referring to confederated state of Pohnpei) is woven across sail in dyed pink pandanus strips; Long wooden support poles are secured along two sides of the sail, and a third movable pole is secured to the mid-section of one of the poles.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 17.5, Width = 10.0, Length = ca. 109.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2011-0004-0001   CAS 2011-0004-0001; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Tongan
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1984
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description Section of tapa cloth measuring 4 langanga (unit of measure generally equal to length from elbow to tips of fingers) that has been cut along three sides from much larger tapa cloth; White border along one edge has also been marked with numbers 25, 26, and 27, indicating its original position within the larger tapa cloth; Fabric is made from strips of mulberry bark that have been beaten into thin sheets and overlapped to make increasingly larger cloth; Background of design field is marked by light brown cross-hatch lines, indicating cloth was wrapped on sennit-covered board as it was made, then designs were marked on one face by pressing cloth against a kupesi or pattern board; Designs were then overpainted in dark brown and/or black; Several designs are repeated in rows that extend across width of tapa cloth, and include a row of triangles, alternately marked with a single stemmed flower and a single leafed stem; Bordering the band of triangles is the phrase, “KOE SISIMA LEO TUGI” referring to a royal belt; Next design band is filled with terraced diagonal columns of triangles and groups of 3 solid circles, the latter representing fruit of the hea tree; Next design band shows row of airplanes, each marked with the word “KUINISALOTE”; Last design band repeats terraced diagonal columns of triangles and hea fruit.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 205.5, Length = 190.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 2011-0004-0002   CAS 2011-0004-0002; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Tongan
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1984
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description Section of large tapa cloth measuring 5 langanga (unit of hand measurement equal to distance from elbow to finger tips) that is made from strips of mulberry bark that have been pounded into thin sheets that have then been overlapped to form an even larger cloth sheet; This section has been cut with a scissors along all four edges, but still includes the original side borders that are marked with the langanga marks of 1 through 5, indicating it has been cut from a much larger tapa cloth; The design field is divided into rectangular blocks, with two blocks covering the entire width of the cloth; Similar blocks are designated across each langanga unit, and each block contains the same motifs: a central kalauni (Tongan royal crown), flanked by 3 (feitu’u (stars) and a crescent on one side and three heleta (swords representing battles fought to unite the islands of the Tongan kingdom) on the other; A small banner with the words “KOE KALAUNI” is also shown beneath each heleta; Inside the numbered borders and extending up the entire length of the cloth is a geometric border that includes the manulua motif (an ancient chiefly motif also known as the “vane swastika”) consisting of a pinwheel like pattern of small triangles, and three large dark brown dots representing the fruits of the hea tree; Same geometric border is also painted down the center of the cloth, separating the two rectangular design blocks in each langanga row.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 259.0, Length = ca. 430.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2011-0004-0003   CAS 2011-0004-0003; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Tongan
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1984
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description Large rectangular four langana (hand-measured length) section of tapa cloth made from strips of mulberry bark that have been pounded into thin sheets which have then been overlapped to form an even larger sheet; Background pattern of parallel brown lines indicates this sheet was made on a worktable which was strung with sennit cordage; Cloth has been cut along all four sides, although one sides includes the original border bearing the markings “20” and “22”, indicating it probably was cut from a much larger cloth that might have measured 50 langana; Design field is divided into rows that extended across entire length of full-size cloth; Starting at the border, each row is decorated with an image of a hala paini (Norfolk pine tree that flanks the road between the Royal Palace and the Royal Tombs in Nuku’alofa, Tonga’s capital), a small bat-like bird, the tokelau feletoa (series of 4 elongated diamond shapes with palm-life design, used as chiefly symbol on Tongan tapa), another row of small bat-like birds, and finally a row of the kalauni (the Tongan royal crown); The row of royal crowns has been cut so that only 1/3 of each crown is actually depicted.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 181.5, Length = ca. 214.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2011-0004-0004   CAS 2011-0004-0004; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Tongan
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1984
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description Section of tapa cloth measuring 10 langanga (unit of measure generally equal to length from elbow to tips of fingers) that has been cut along two sides from much larger tapa cloth; White borders along two edges are marked with odd numbers 19 through 27, indicating its original position within the larger tapa cloth which probably measured 50 langanga; Fabric is made from strips of mulberry bark that have been beaten into thin sheets and overlapped to make increasingly larger cloth; Background of design field is marked by light brown lines, indicating cloth was wrapped on sennit-covered board as it was made, then designs were marked on one face by pressing cloth against a kupesi or pattern board; Designs were then overpainted in dark brown and/or black; Design field is divided in half down the length of the cloth with a pinwheel-like design known as manulua; Slightly wider version of this same design is repeated along the sides, just inside the white border; Remaining area is filled with four columns of large brown diamond shapes, laid end to end along length of cloth, with each diamond containing three large black dots representing the fruit of the hea tree; An open triangle is appended to each outside edge of each diamond and filled in with various geometric designs; The designs in the appended triangles are repeated along the entire column of diamonds, but each column has a slightly different set of designs.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 487.5, Length = ca. 427.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2011-0004-0005   CAS 2011-0004-0005; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1984
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Natural dyes from bark of mangrove tree (black) and from candlenut soot (dark brown)
Description Small rectangular tapa cloth made from strips of mulberry bark that have beaten into thin sheets that are then overlapped and joined together to form a larger sheet; The entire sheet has been pressed against a wooden pattern board bearing a carved geometric design, in this case that of a large 4-petal flower with a round center that is repeated twice; The design, itself, is best viewed on the reverse side of the cloth; To make the design stand out even more, select elements of the design on the front or top surface of the cloth are overpainted in dark brown and black, using natural dyes made from various plants.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 37.0, Length = ca. 80.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2011-0004-0006   CAS 2011-0004-0006; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1984
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Natural dyes from bark of mangrove tree (black) and from candlenut soot (dark brown)
Description Rectangular tapa cloth made from strips of mulberry bark that have been pounded into thin strips that have then been overlapped to form a larger sheet; Finished sheet was next pressed against a carved wooden pattern board (see CAS 2011-0004-0016 or CAS 2011-0004-0017) to make a design; Finally, design was overpainted on front face of cloth, using reddish brown and black dyes made from several different plants; Design field is divided into four vertical columns; Outermost columns are decorated with geometric motifs, while the two inner columns contain alternating geometric and floral-like motifs.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 57.0, Length = ca. 91.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2011-0004-0007   CAS 2011-0004-0007; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1984
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Natural dyes from bark of mangrove tree (black) and from candlenut soot (dark brown)
Description Nearly square tapa cloth, made from strips of mulberry bark that have been beaten into thin sheets which are then overlapped and held together to form an even larger sheet; Front or top surface of the cloth is densely painted with a design consisting of a series of concentric squares, each painted with a different geometric pattern; A wide diagonal band crosses the center square; Predominant color in the designs is black, but a dark brown is used in the second to the outermost square; Reverse face is marked with ink,”2 x 2 N. Ikitaga”, indicating the size and possibly where it was made.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 60.5, Length = ca. 62.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2011-0004-0008   CAS 2011-0004-0008; Fork
Category Carvings; Culinary Items
Object Name Fork
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1984
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Contemporary replica of “cannibal fork,” carved from single piece of wood; Fork is cylindrical in overall shape, with the elongated handle slightly constricted closer to the proximal end and slightly expanded closer to its distal end, decorated with an expanded triangular bulb at the base of the tines; Above the bulb, the diameter again expands, before melding into four equal-sized tines arranged in a square; Each tine is triangular in cross-section and each tapers slightly toward their distal ends; All surfaces are sanded very smooth; Color is dark brown to black.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.6, Length = 29.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 2011-0004-0009   CAS 2011-0004-0009; Fork
Category Carvings; Culinary Items
Object Name Fork
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1984
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Contemporary replica of historic “cannibal fork,” carved from single piece of wood; Overall shape is cylindrical with elongated handle expanding dramatically near its distal end, then tapering again and expanding again at the base of the tines; Junction between the handle and base of the tines is further embellished with a carved flange (part of the overall fork); Four very long tines are triangular in cross-section and curve inward and taper gracefully toward their mid-section, then gradually flare outward as each tapers toward its distal point; Tines are arranged in a square; All surfaces are sanded very smooth and stained or waxed; Color is dark brown.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 2.6, Length = 35.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2011-0004-0010   CAS 2011-0004-0010; Fork
Category Carvings; Culinary Items
Object Name Fork
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1984
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Contemporary replica of historic “cannibal fork,” carved from single piece of wood; Overall shape of fork is cylindrical, with barrel-shaped handle equal to half of the total length; Handle tapers toward both proximal and distal ends, and each end is capped by a flattened flange; Mid-section of handle is shallowly carved with decorative band of alternating straight and zigzag lines; Above distal end of handle, the fork is square in cross-section, with rounded corners; The center portions have been carved away, leaving a very long tine on each corner, each one round in cross-section and each one tapering very gradually to a distal point; Surfaces are sanded very smooth, and color is dark brown.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 2.7, Length = 30.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 2011-0004-0011   CAS 2011-0004-0011; Bowl
Category Carvings; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1984
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Very shallow bowl carved from a single piece of wood in the shape of a stylized long-necked bird with short tail and folded wings, all supported on a short and narrow cylindrical pedestal with flaring base; Color is dark brown. A similar example in the Fiji Museum in Suva, Fiji Islands was collected between 1857 and 1861 on Viti Levu Island and is described as a “priestly bowl.” (See referenced publications.)
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.5, Width = 14.2, Length = 30.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 2011-0004-0012   CAS 2011-0004-0012; Bowl
Category Carvings; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
Culture Polynesian: Tongan, Samoan, or Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga, Samoa or Fiji
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1984
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Shallow bowl carved from a single piece of wood; Bowl is crescent shaped with a flaring rim along its outer curved side and a vertical edge with flattened rim along its inner side, all supported on 3 cylindrical and one rectangular feet; All surfaces are sanded very smooth and probably stained to enhance the wood’s natural dark brown color.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.2, Width = 14.5, Length = 31.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2011-0004-0013   CAS 2011-0004-0013; Bowl
Category Carvings; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
Culture Polynesian: Tongan, Samoan, or Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga, Samoa or Fiji
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1984
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Shallow almond-shaped bowl with rounded underside and flaring rim, supported on four short cylindrical legs that taper gradually toward their bases; At one end of the bowl, the rim projects outward to form a wide, flat, triangular handle, whose top surface is decorated with a shallowly carved zigzag border; Similar design extends down center of handle; All surfaces are sanded very smooth and wood is probably stained to enhance its natural dark brown color.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.5, Width = 12.0, Length = 31.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 2011-0004-0014   CAS 2011-0004-0014; Belt
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Belt
Culture Polynesian: Tongan, Samoan, or Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga, Samoa or Fiji
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1984
Collection Name N/A
Materials Commercial cloth; Chicken feathers; Aniline dye
Description Belt made up of 8 large pompoms of dyed red chicken feathers, each made by aligning feathers in row, twining them together and then twisting the whole bundle so the twining is concealed in the center of the bundle; Three strips of commercial pale blue cloth are braided together to form a belt, and the feather bundles are spaced along the length of the belt; The fabric strips are tied in a knot at each end.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 23.0, Thickness = ca. 9.8, Length = ca. 82.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2011-0004-0015   CAS 2011-0004-0015; Belt
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Belt
Culture Polynesian: Tongan, Samoan, or Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga, Samoa or Fiji
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1984
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut fiber; Commercial cloth
Description Belt made from pieces of coconut fiber which have been aligned and the outer edges wrapped in commercial black bias or twill tape; Additional pieces of coconut fiber have been cut into teardrop shapes and similarly edged in black bias or twill tape and then four of these shapes have been aligned and sewn together, and finally each group of four have been sewn to the belt so that they hang suspended from the belt; A white metal hook clasp is sewn on the reverse at one end of the belt and a corresponding eye hook is sewn on the front at the opposite end.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 25.0, Thickness = 0.5, Length = ca. 75.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2011-0004-0016   CAS 2011-0004-0016; Tapa pattern board (?)
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Tapa pattern board (?)
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1984
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Rectangular pattern board (?) for stamping designs on tapa cloth; Flat piece of wood is shallowly carved on one face only with variety of floral and geometric motifs arranged in columns, all framed by a wavy zigzag line; If this is indeed a tapa pattern board, its carved designs are very shallow and more delicately carved than is typical.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 24.8, Thickness = 2.3, Length = 63.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 2011-0004-0017   CAS 2011-0004-0017; Tapa pattern board (?)
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Tapa pattern board (?)
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1984
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Possible pattern board for stamping designs on tapa cloth, carved from single, flat piece of wood; Overall shape is rectangular with rounded corners and large section has been cut away along one edge; One face only is shallowly carved with variety of floral and geometric designs, arranged in columns; If this is indeed a tapa pattern board, its carved designs are very shallow and more delicately carved than is typical.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 20.4, Thickness = 2.0, Length = 48.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 2011-0004-0018   CAS 2011-0004-0018; Tapa pattern board (?)
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Tapa pattern board (?)
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1984
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Possible pattern board for stamping designs on tapa cloth, carved from single, flat piece of wood; Overall shape is rectangular with rounded corners and large section has been cut away along one edge; One face only is shallowly carved with variety of floral and geometric designs, arranged in columns; If this is indeed a tapa pattern board, its carved designs are very shallow and more delicately carved than is typical; This board is nearly identical to CAS 2011-0004-0017 except it is slightly thicker overall and the carved designs in one of the columns are different.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 20.0, Thickness = 2.4, Length = 48.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2011-0004-0019   CAS 2011-0004-0019; Tapa pattern board
Category Textiles; Tools & Implements
Object Name Tapa pattern board
Culture Polynesian: Tongan
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1984
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus leaves; Coconut fiber; Coconut frond ribs; Unidentified plant fiber
Description Pattern board for decorating tapa cloth, made from a layer of pandanus leaves that are overlapped and seamed together, then overlaid with a layer of coconut fiber; A geometric design drawn in pencil on one face is outlined with coconut frond ribs that are sewn to the backing with a plant fiber; Design on this board is known as tokelau feletoa, a chiefly symbol popular among tapa makers; Design consists of two side-by-side elongated diamonds with zigzag borders and floral-like pattern in the center, all on a herringbone background; When decorating tapa cloth, this board or stencil would be coated with a dye and then the cloth would be pressed against the board, leaving a light impression of the raised design, which in turn, would be overpainted.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 33.4, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 52.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2011-0004-0020   CAS 2011-0004-0020; Headrest
Category Carvings; Tools & Implements
Object Name Headrest
Culture Polynesian: Tongan
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1984
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Very large U-shaped headrest carved from a single piece of wood; Horizontal portion on which one’s head actually rests is narrow and concave; All surfaces are sanded very smooth, but headrest is completely undecorated.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.0, Width = 13.8, Length = 49.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 2011-0004-0021   CAS 2011-0004-0021; Club
Category Tools & Implements; Weaponry
Object Name Club
Culture Polynesian: Fijian (?)
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1984
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Club carved from a single piece of wood; Cylindrical handle has expanded proximal end and slightly constricted hand grip area before forming the 4-side head which gradually expands in width to the distal end; Each face of the club is carved with an identical geometric design consisting of contiguous rectangular panels, each sub-divided into 3 triangles with parallel lines; Surfaces are sanded very smooth and possibly stained; This club is similar in shape to a tapa beater but would be much too large and heavy for use as such.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 9.2, Thickness = 8.1, Length = 78.4
Catalog Number CAS 2011-0004-0022   CAS 2011-0004-0022; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Polynesian: Tongan
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1984
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut fronds; Sennit
Description Handheld triangular fan woven from coconut palm fibers (and possibly pandanus fibers)mostly in a simple tapestry weave with some areas where the direction of the wefts are turned to produce open weaving; Weaving begins by splitting the leaves on two coconut fronts and braiding the divisions together to form the handle and lower center portion of the fan; Ends of each leaf then flare outward to form warps, with additional palm or pandanus fibers serving as weft fibers; Distal end of handle (nearest fan) is wrapped in 3-ply braided sennit cordage.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 27.6, Thickness = 1.8, Length = 46.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2011-0004-0023   CAS 2011-0004-0023; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Polynesian: Tongan
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1984
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Mulberry bark tapa cloth; Pandanus (?) fiber
Description Handheld round fan made with two pieces of round tapa cloth with a short wooden handle sandwiched between them and protruding from one end and a border of shredded pandanus(?) fiber former a short fringe also sandwiched between the tapa cloths around the perimeter; The two pieces of tapa cloth are machine-sewn together around their perimeter and the lower edge of the handle is secured with a short piece of plant fiber that is threaded through a hole in the tapa cloths and the handle, wrapped around the outside of the handle and knotted.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 28.3, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 34.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 2011-0004-0024   CAS 2011-0004-0024; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Polynesian: Tongan
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1984
Collection Name N/A
Materials Unidentified plant fiber
Description Handheld fan woven woven in a simple tapestry weave, using reed like fibers for both the warp and weft; Weaving appears to start with bundle of fibers which are partially braided together, with pairs of fibers extending out from the braided handle to serve as both warp and weft; As a pair of fibers reaches one edge, they are turned at a 90-degree angle and become warps and/or wefts; Overall shape of fan is that of a diamond, with a truncated top; This fan is nearly identical to CAS 2011-0004-0025.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 25.3, Thickness = 2.8, Length = 32.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2011-0004-0025   CAS 2011-0004-0025; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Polynesian: Tongan
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1984
Collection Name N/A
Materials Unidentified plant fiber
Description Handheld fan woven woven in a simple tapestry weave, using reed like fibers for both the warp and weft; Weaving appears to start with bundle of fibers which are partially braided together, with pairs of fibers extending out from the braided handle to serve as both warp and weft; As a pair of fibers reaches one edge, they are turned at a 90-degree angle and become warps and/or wefts; Overall shape of fan is that of a diamond, with a truncated top; This fan is nearly identical to CAS 2011-0004-0024.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 26.0, Thickness = 3.5, Length = 32.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2011-0004-0026   CAS 2011-0004-0026; Purse
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Purse
Culture Polynesian: Tongan, Samoan, or Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Tonga, Samoa or Fiji
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1984
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus fiber; Plastic
Description Purse in the shape of a fish, woven of pandanus fibers in a simple tapestry weave; Interior of purse is lined with pieces cut from a commercially woven plastic bag; Exterior is decorated with pieces of pandanus fiber that are cut and machine-sewn in rows to resemble fish scales; Single braided handle is incorporated into purse’s rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.0, Width = 36.0, Thickness = 6.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 2011-0004-0027   CAS 2011-0004-0027; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1984
Collection Name N/A
Materials Pandanus fibers; Chicken feathers; Commercial cotton cloth; Commercial cotton thread; Commercial dyes
Description Large finely woven rectangular mat made from strips of pandanus fiber (each approx. 3 to 4 cm wide); Approx. 18 to 20 cm on one end of each strip is left intact, while the remaining length is carefully cut into 12 or more narrow parallel fibers; The strips are then laid out overlapping each other diagonally with the uncut ends left as fringe and the narrow fibers woven in an over 1 / under 1 pattern so that the warp and weft fibers appear the same; When the fibers reach the desired width, they are turned back on themselves to form a selvage and weaving continues in the opposite direction; Along bottom edge, the fibers are manipulated and weaving continues to form a series of short tabs measuring approx. 10 cm wide and 7 to 9 cm long; Below the tabs, all remaining warp and weft fibers form long fringes; Mat is completely undecorated except for narrow band of commercially woven red cotton cloth that is machine-sewn across width of mat in zigzag line just above woven tabs and overlaid with dyed red chicken feathers that are laid end to end atop ribbon, with the two layers sewn to the mat with red thread; Upper peaks of zigzag line are accented with dyed yellow chicken feathers and lower peaks of zigzag line are accented with dyed green chicken feathers.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 219.0, Length = ca. 110.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2011-0007-0001   CAS 2011-0007-0001; Kapa
Category Textiles
Object Name Kapa
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Wendeanne Stitt
Date of Manufacture 2009-2010
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Cotton cloth; Cotton thread: Dye (California black walnut hulls)
Description Contemporary kapa wall hanging, titled “’Ia ‘Oe E Ka La,” (To You, The Sun) made from piece of kapa cut from underskirt of hula skirt made by donor in 2009 for hula competition in Hawaii; This piece has been hand printed on front face with circular pattern in center, surrounded by four partial circles of same design, all in dark brown to black (dye derived from California black walnut hulls), then backed with a piece of commercial red print cotton cloth, and finally machine quilted.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 34.5, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 42.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 2012-0003-0035   CAS 2012-0003-0035; Rattle
Category Musical Instruments
Object Name Rattle
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Maui
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1998
Collection Name N/A
Materials Gourd; Chicken feathers; Mulberry bark fiber; Dyes; Commercial cloth; Rattan; Raffia grass
Description Handheld dance rattle consisting of a small round gourd filled with seeds or small pebbles, with a short wooden handle inserted into a cutout hole; Attached to the end of the handle is a wooden (?) disk wrapped in floral print cloth whose ends are gathered on the bottom and wrapped around the rattle handle and held in place by a spiral wrapping of rattan; Numerous undyed chicken feathers are laid side by side around top perimeter of cloth-covered disk so they hang over its edge; Each feather is likely glued into place and then all of the quills of the feathers are covered with a round piece of Samoan tapa cloth.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 19.7, Max Diam = 23.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0002-0001   CAS 2013-0002-0001; Poi pounder
Category Culinary Items; Tools & Implements
Object Name Poi pounder
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Kauai
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Vesicular basalt
Description Stirrup-style poi pounder chipped and pecked to shape from a single piece of basalt and used for pounding of taro root in the preparation of poi; Grinding surface is rectangular with rounded ends and convex in cross-section; Upper sides taper inward at ends and along sides, rising to a cylindrical U-shaped handle that is smoothly pecked on all surfaces, except for a small median ridge in the saddle of the handle; Grinding surface is partially worn smooth from extended use; Color is gray-brown. Some researchers think this type of tool, known only from Kauai, was not a poi pounder, but instead a weight used to hold down large kapa sheets when they were laid out to dry.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.8, Width = 16.8, Depth = 8.8
Catalog Number CAS 2013-0006-0001   CAS 2013-0006-0001; Sling stone
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Sling stone
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Stone
Description Elongated ovoid-shaped sling stone, pecked and ground to overall shape; Each end tapers to a blunt rounded point and all surfaces are ground fairly smooth; Color is brown-gray.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 3.7, Length = 7.1
Catalog Number CAS 2013-0006-0002   CAS 2013-0006-0002; Sling stone
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Sling stone
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Wonip, Faichuk region, Tol Island, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Stone
Description Elongated ovoid-shaped sling stone, pecked and ground to overall shape; Each end tapers to a blunt rounded point and all surfaces are ground fairly smooth; Color is mottled brown.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 3.4, Length = 6.4
Catalog Number CAS 2013-0006-0003   CAS 2013-0006-0003; Sling stone
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Sling stone
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Wonip, Faichuk region, Tol Island, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Stone
Description Elongated ovoid-shaped sling stone, pecked and ground to overall shape; Each end tapers to a blunt rounded point and all surfaces are ground fairly smooth; Color is light gray.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 3.4, Length = 6.5
Catalog Number CAS 2013-0006-0004   CAS 2013-0006-0004; Sling stone
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Sling stone
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Wonip, Faichuk region, Tol Island, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Stone
Description Elongated ovoid-shaped sling stone, pecked and ground to overall shape; Each end tapers to a blunt rounded point and all surfaces are ground fairly smooth; Color is light gray.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 3.8, Length = 7.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0005   CAS 2013-0006-0005; Abrader
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Abrader
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Lekinioch, Mortlocks region, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Pumice
Description Irregularly shaped piece of pumice that bears numerous straight grooves in random positions, the result of repeatedly grinding wooden, coral, or stone objects against the surface in order to sharpen or polish them; Color is light gray.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.7, Thickness = 4.6, Max Diam = 3.8, Length = 8.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0006   CAS 2013-0006-0006; Scraper
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Scraper
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Oneop, Mortlocks region, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Shell (Cypraea tigris)
Description Scraper made by cutting off one end of a shell at an oblique angle and then using the cut edge as a scraping tool; Shell is otherwise unmodified.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.1, Thickness = 3.4, Length = 6.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0007   CAS 2013-0006-0007; Breadfruit peeler
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Breadfruit peeler
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Lekinioch, Mortlocks region, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture mid 1900s
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Shell (Cypraea tigris)
Description Breadfruit peeler made by cutting off section from end of shell at oblique angle to form a circular cutting edge.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.6, Thickness = 4.3, Length = 7.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0008   CAS 2013-0006-0008; Breadfruit peeler
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Breadfruit peeler
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Weno, Faichuk region, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 2002
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Shell (Cypraea tigris)
Description Modern reproduction of traditional breadfruit peeler, made by cutting off dorsal section of shell at oblique angle to form a circular cutting edge.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.9, Thickness = 4.2, Length = 8.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0009   CAS 2013-0006-0009; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Polle, Faichuk region, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Shell (Tridacna sp.)
Description Large adze blade fashioned from a piece of tridacna shell that has been roughly ground to a rectangular shape that is triangular in cross-section; One surface has a pronounced median ridge running almost its entire length; Proximal end is rounded, while distal end has been ground down at an oblique angle on the face opposite the median ridge to form a V-shaped cutting edge; For use in canoe carving, this blade would have been attached to a wooden handle.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.1, Thickness = 3.3, Length = 13.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0010   CAS 2013-0006-0010; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Lekinioch, Mortlocks region, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Shell (Tridacna sp.)
Description Adze blade made by pecking and grinding piece of tridacna shell to elongated oval shape that is somewhat wider at distal end; Both ends are rounded; Distal end has been ground thin on one face only to form a sharp cutting edge; Color is off-white; For use in canoe building, this blade would have been hafted to a wooden handle.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.2, Thickness = 1.5, Length = 11.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0011   CAS 2013-0006-0011; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Northwest region, Hauk (formerly Pollap / Polap / Pulap) Island, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Shell (Tridacna sp.)
Description Adze blade made by pecking and grinding piece of tridacna shell to elongated oval shape that is somewhat wider at distal end; Proximal end is rounded, while distal end is tapers to a sharp point, in part due to its triangular cross-section; Pronounced median ridge extends approx. 1.8 cm back from distal end on one face only; Distal end has been ground thin on one face only to form a sharp V-shaped cutting edge; Color is off-white; For use in shaping the interior hull during canoe building, this blade would have been hafted to a wooden handle.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.4, Thickness = 2.0, Length = 10.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0012   CAS 2013-0006-0012; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Moch, Mortlocks region, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Shell (Tridacna sp.)
Description Adze blade made by pecking and grinding piece of tridacna shell to a somewhat rectangular shape that is flat on both faces; Proximal end is rounded and roughly chipped, while lateral edges are ground smooth; Proximal end is squared off and has been unifacially ground thin to form steeply angled cutting edge; Color is off-white; For use in canoe building, this blade would have been hafted to a wooden handle.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.2, Thickness = 1.9, Length = 7.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0013   CAS 2013-0006-0013; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Polle, Faichuk region, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Shell (Tridacna sp.)
Description Adze blade made from piece of tridacna shell that has been ground to overall triangular shape with relatively flat faces; Lateral edges taper gradually toward proximal end, terminating in a rounded point; Distal end is slightly rounded and bifacially ground (but predominately on one face) to produce a cutting edge; Color is off-white.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.6, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 7.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0014   CAS 2013-0006-0014; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Oneop, Mortlocks region, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Shell (Tridacna sp.)
Description Adze blade made from piece of tridacna shell that has been pecked and ground to general trapezoidal shape with biconvex faces; Lateral edges taper gradually toward the broad, rounded proximal end; Wide, distal end is convex and is unifacially ground to form a steep-sided cutting edge; Color is off-white with black and green speckles.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.0, Thickness = 2.4, Length = 8.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0015   CAS 2013-0006-0015; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Lekinioch, Mortlocks region, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Shell
Description Adze blade made from shell fragment that has been chipped and ground along edges to general trapezoidal shape with one face naturally concave and the other naturally convex; Lateral edges taper gradually toward rounded proximal end; Distal end is somewhat rounded and is unifacially ground to form a cutting edge; Color is off-white.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.3, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 7.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0016   CAS 2013-0006-0016; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Allei, Northwest region, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Shell
Description Adze blade made from shell fragment that has been chipped and ground to general trapezoidal shape, with one naturally concave face and one naturally convex face; Lateral edges taper gradually toward somewhat rounded proximal end; Distal end is slightly convex and is unifacially ground to form a cutting edge; Color is off-white
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.2, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 6.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0017   CAS 2013-0006-0017; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Ettal, Mortlocks region, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Shell (Tridacna sp.)
Description Adze blade made from piece of tridacna shell that has been chipped and ground to trapezoidal shape; Lateral edges are convex and taper to a rounded proximal end; Convex distal end is bifacially ground to form a thick cutting edge; Color is off-white.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.9, Thickness = 2.3, Length = 10.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0018   CAS 2013-0006-0018; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Oneop, Mortlocks region, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Shell (Tridacna sp.)
Description Adze blade that is made from a narrow, elongated piece of tridacna shell that has been minimally ground to remove shape edges; One lateral edge retains natural grooves from original shell surface; Distal end is unifacially ground to form narrow, steep-side cutting edge; Color is off-white.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.5, Thickness = 1.8, Length = 9.4
Catalog Number CAS 2013-0006-0019   CAS 2013-0006-0019; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Oneop, Mortlocks region, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early to mid 1900s
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Shell (Tridacna sp.)
Description Large adze blade made from a piece of tridacna shell that has been chipped and ground to a general elongated cylindrical shape; Tapered distal end is bifacially ground to form a rounded cutting edge; Color is off-white.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 7.8, Thickness = 5.7, Length = 36.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0020   CAS 2013-0006-0020; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Piis Paneu, Northern Namoneas region, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Shell (Tridacna sp.)
Description Adze blade or possible blank made from outer piece of tridacna shell that includes original surface ridges and nodules; Distal end is either heavily weathered or has never been ground to form cutting edge; Color is off-white.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.9, Thickness = ca. 2.8, Length = 14.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0021   CAS 2013-0006-0021; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Fono, Northern Namoneas region, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Shell (Oxymeris maculata)
Description Adze blade made from conical shell that has been cut in half longitudinally, revealing its internal chambered structure, and then cut again at oblique angle at its widest end to form a steep-sided cutting edge; Color is off-white.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.4, Thickness = 1.8, Length = 6.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0022   CAS 2013-0006-0022; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Northwest region, Hauk (formerly Pollap / Polap / Pulap) Island, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Shell (Oxymeris maculata)
Description Adze blade made from conical shell that has been cut in half longitudinally, revealing its internal chambered structure, and then cut again at oblique angle at its widest end to form a steep-sided cutting edge; Color is off-white.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.0, Thickness = 2.0, Length = 9.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0023   CAS 2013-0006-0023; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Lekinioch, Mortlocks region, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Shell (Oxymeris maculata)
Description Adze blade made from conical shell that has been cut in half longitudinally, revealing its internal chambered structure; Distal end (now missing) would have been cut again at oblique angle to form a steep-sided cutting edge; Color is off-white.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.7, Thickness = 1.5, Length = 7.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0024   CAS 2013-0006-0024; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Lekinioch, Mortlocks region, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Shell (Oxymeris maculata)
Description Adze blade made from conical shell that has been cut in half longitudinally, revealing its internal chambered structure, and then cut again at oblique angle at its widest end to form a steep-sided cutting edge; Color is off-white.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.6, Thickness = 2.2, Length = 10.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0025   CAS 2013-0006-0025; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Ta, Mortlocks region, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Shell (Oxymeris maculata)
Description Adze blade made from conical shell that has been cut in half longitudinally, revealing its internal chambered structure, and then cut again at oblique angle at its widest end to form a steep-sided cutting edge; Color is off-white.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.2, Thickness = 1.9, Length = 9.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0026   CAS 2013-0006-0026; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Oneop, Mortlocks region, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Shell (Oxymeris maculata)
Description Adze blade made from conical shell that has been cut in half longitudinally, revealing its internal chambered structure, and then cut again at oblique angle at its widest end to form a steep-sided cutting edge; Color is off-white.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.4, Thickness = 2.0, Length = 12.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0027   CAS 2013-0006-0027; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Oneop, Mortlocks region, Caroline Islands (Lukunor on tape)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Shell (Oxymeris maculata)
Description Adze blade made from conical shell that has been cut in half longitudinally, revealing its internal chambered structure, and then cut again at oblique angle at its widest end to form a steep-sided cutting edge; Color is off-white.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.7, Thickness = 2.3, Length = 10.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0028   CAS 2013-0006-0028; Adze blade
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze blade
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Oneop, Mortlocks region, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Shell (Oxymeris maculata)
Description Adze blade made from conical shell that has been cut in half longitudinally, revealing its internal chambered structure, and then cut again at oblique angle at its widest end to form a steep-sided cutting edge; Color is off-white with blue-green staining.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.4, Thickness = 2.0, Length = 9.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0029   CAS 2013-0006-0029; Coconut grater
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Coconut grater
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Oneop, Mortlocks region, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Shell (Tridacna maxima)
Description Coconut grater shaped from a section of shell by chipping around all edges to form a roughly trapezoidal-shaped tool with rounded corners; Undulating surfaces of grater are otherwise unmodified; Color is off-white.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.7, Thickness = 1.6, Length = 9.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0030   CAS 2013-0006-0030; Coconut grater
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Coconut grater
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Oneop, Mortlocks region, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Shell: Tridacna maxima
Description Coconut grater shaped from a section of shell by chipping around all edges to form a roughly trapezoidal-shaped tool with rounded corners; Undulating surfaces of grater are otherwise unmodified; Color is off-white.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.5, Thickness = 1.7, Length = 12.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0031   CAS 2013-0006-0031; Coconut grater
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Coconut grater
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Polle, Faichuk region, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Shell (Tridacna maxima)
Description Coconut grater shaped from a section of shell by chipping around all edges to form a roughly ovoid-shape; Undulating surfaces of grater are otherwise unmodified; Color is off-white.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.6, Thickness = 2.3, Length = 11.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0032   CAS 2013-0006-0032; Coconut grater
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Coconut grater
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Lekinioch, Mortlocks region, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Shell (Tridacna maxima)
Description Coconut grater shaped from a section of shell by chipping around all edges to form a roughly rectangular shape with rounded corners; Undulating surfaces of grater are otherwise unmodified; Color is off-white.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.8, Thickness = 1.6, Length = 9.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0033A,B   CAS 2013-0006-0033A,B; Incense burner
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Incense burner
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Oneop, Mortlocks region, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Shell
Description Two-piece incense burner, consisting of A: a bivalve shell with an undulating dorsal surface whose edges have been minimally chipped and ground and a small round hole cut into its center and B: a piece of shell that has been chipped and ground into a round disk the same size as A, which is placed atop it; Together, these are used to make medicinal smoke inhaled through the hole in the shell lid; Color of each piece is off-white.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.8, Thickness = 3.2, Length = 6.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0034   CAS 2013-0006-0034; Breadfruit pounder
Category Culinary Items; Tools & Implements
Object Name Breadfruit pounder
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Lekinioch, Mortlocks region, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Coral
Description Breadfruit pounder pecked and ground to shape from a single piece of coral; Round, convex pounding surface flares upward and outward to a pronounced shoulder, then slopes gradually inward as it also rises to form a tall, cylindrical handle; Entire proximal end of handle is missing. (See CAS 2013-0006-0061 for complete example.)
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.7, Max Diam = 13.0
Catalog Number CAS 2013-0006-0035   CAS 2013-0006-0035; Breadfruit pounder
Category Culinary Items; Tools & Implements
Object Name Breadfruit pounder
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Oneop, Mortlocks region, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Coral
Description Proximal fragment of breadfruit pounder pecked and ground to shape from single piece of coral; Extant portion of round convex pounding surface flares outward to form a pronounced shoulder, then slopes inward and rises sharply to form a tall, cylindrical handle; At proximal end, the sides of handle again flare outward, forming a flat platform on top that includes four small carved knobs at the cardinal directions; Color is off-white; The pounding surface of this implement is much narrower than most other examples.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.9, Max Diam = 7.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0036   CAS 2013-0006-0036; Breadfruit pounder
Category Culinary Items; Tools & Implements
Object Name Breadfruit pounder
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid 1900s
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Coral
Description Breadfruit pounder pecked and ground to shape from a single piece of coral; Round, convex pounding surface flares outward to form a pronounced shoulder, then slopes inward and rises steeply to form a tall, cylindrical handle; Entire proximal end of handle is missing. (See CAS 2013-0006-0061 for complete example.)
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.8, Max Diam = 11.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0037   CAS 2013-0006-0037; Breadfruit pounder
Category Culinary Items; Tools & Implements
Object Name Breadfruit pounder
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Wonip, Faichuk region, Tol Island, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Kus
Date of Manufacture 1966
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Coral
Description Breadfruit pounder, chipped and ground to shape from a single piece of coral; Broad convex base flare outward to pronounced shoulder, then abruptly tapers inward and rises steeply to form a tall, tapered cylindrical handle, and finally flares outward again to form a broad, flat top about 3/4 the diameter of the base; Top of pounder is carved with five small knobs (4 at cardinal directions and 5th one in center); All surfaces are carefully shaped and minimally smoothed; Color is white.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.8, Max Diam = 10.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0038   CAS 2013-0006-0038; Love stick
Category Carvings
Object Name Love stick
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Wonip, Faichuk region, Tol Island, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1966
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Wood
Description “Love stick” carved from single piece of wood, comprising an elongated stick that is biconvex in cross-section, with a median ridge down the entire length on both faces; Proximal end of stick is relatively plain, while the remainder (approx. 60%) is carved with series of sharp barbs along both lateral edges, and a sharp point at the distal end; Entire stick has been stained a reddish brown color; According to donor, “Legend has it that a young man would show the stick to his intended so that she could recognize him. In the evening he would push the stick through the thatch wall of the house and she, after seeing the pattern carved on the stick, would either accept or reject his intentions.”
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.1, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 31.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0039   CAS 2013-0006-0039; Comb / hair ornament
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Carvings
Object Name Comb / hair ornament
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Wonip, Faichuk region, Tol Island, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Isikar
Date of Manufacture ca. 1964
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Wood
Description Hair comb and/or ornament carved from a single piece of wood; Short cylindrical handle flares out to form rectangular comb that is flat on both faces and carved with seven elongated cylindrical teeth, all of which taper toward their distal ends; Just above the point where the teeth are conjoined, a decorative black band encircles the comb and is carved with negative “X” shapes; A rectangular block of wood was left during the carving near the base of the handle, possibly to serve as a kind of hand guard; The block of wood is painted black on its edges and scored with series of short parallel lines forming “X” designs; Pair of holes is also drilled through it (one hole flanking each side of the handle) and would have originally held a rooster feather for additional decoration when the comb was worn in the hair.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.7, Thickness = 2.1, Length = 27.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0040   CAS 2013-0006-0040; Hoe
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Hoe
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Satawan, Mortlocks region, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1965
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Wood; Turtle shell; Coconut fiber
Description Handheld hoe, made from section of turtle shell that has been cut to roughly rectangular shape and unifacially thinned on one face to form a cutting edge; Blade is hafted to short L-shaped wooden handle that has been hand carved from single piece of wood; Blade is secured to short cross-piece of handle with native coconut fiber cordage; Proximal end of handle is wrapped with additional coconut fiber cordage; This type of hoe is used to remove weeds from a taro patch.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 25.2, Width = 17.1, Length = 43.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0041   CAS 2013-0006-0041; Bowl
Category Vessels, Carvings
Object Name Bowl
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Wonip, Faichuk region, Tol Island, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Isikar
Date of Manufacture 1966
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Wood
Description Small replica of bowl used to store prepared food, as it would be transported and positioned on wooden stands; Bowl and stands are carved as one piece from a single piece of wood; Deep elongated bowl has very steep sides rising to a flat rim; Both ends of bowl taper to a point and are decorated on exterior with a small rectangular projection which is outlined in black paint; Bowl rests upon a flat platform that includes pair of long cylindrical handles extending out on each end; Platform is resting on two upright hourglass-shaped supports, one of which is perforated with a diamond-shaped cutout, while the other is only partially perforated; An actual communal food bowl is quite large and is carried atop a flat board that is lashed to separate bowl supports and separate carrying handles; See CAS 2013-0006-0066A,B for actual pair of bowl supports. According to the donor, Isikar, the carver of this bowl, was a traditional leader in the village of Wonip.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.7, Width = 14.3, Length = 52.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0042   CAS 2013-0006-0042; Canoe bailer
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Canoe bailer
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Lekinioch, Mortlocks region, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1965
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Breadfruit wood
Description Canoe bailer used for bailing water from interior of canoe and carved from single piece of wood; Overall form is that of an oval-shaped bowl with rounded bottom and flaring sides, except for proximal end where the base forms a V-shape from which the sides rise very steeply and higher than the front of the bowl; Lateral sides of bowl are carved thinner and slightly lower than either the proximal or distal ends; Curved handle extends outward from proximal rim of bowl to approximately center of bowl, where it turns downward and joins with the interior base of the bowl; Underside of handle has been carved away so it is fully perforated; Rim of bowl is wide and flat at both the proximal and distal ends; Bailer is completely undecorated, but all surfaces have been sanded very smooth, especially the exterior.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.6, Width = 14.2, Length = 30.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0043   CAS 2013-0006-0043; Canoe bailer
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Canoe bailer
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Tol, Faichuk region, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1965
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Breadfruit wood
Description Canoe bailer used for bailing water from interior of a canoe and carved from a single piece of wood; Overall form is that of a boat-shaped bowl with one end squared off and the other tapering to a rounded point; The deep sides flare outward from the base which is carved with a pronounced ridge similar t the keel of a boat; An elongated cylindrical handle extends inward from the wide, flat rim on the proximal end of the bailer, allowing the user to scoop water into the bailer; All surfaces have been only minimally sanded smooth; Bailer is completely undecorated. According to the donor, this bailer was contoured to fit a specific canoe, and is, in fact, slightly larger than most examples.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.2, Width = 22.1, Length = 43.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0044   CAS 2013-0006-0044; Bowl
Category Vessels
Object Name Bowl
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Tol, Faichuk region, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid-1900s
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Rekich wood (?)
Description Deep oval bowl with flat base and slightly flaring sides, carved from single piece of wood; Sides are slightly thicker and higher at each end All surfaces have been carved and sanded smooth; Bowl is completely undecorated.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.2, Width = 20.7, Length = 34.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0045   CAS 2013-0006-0045; Bowl
Category Carvings; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Tol, Faichuk region, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Rekich wood (?)
Description Deep oval bowl with keel-shaped base and flaring sides, and flat rim, carved from single piece of wood; Sides are slightly thinner; All surfaces have been carved and sanded smooth; Bowl is completely undecorated.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 18.7, Width = 28.7, Length = 43.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0046   CAS 2013-0006-0046; Coconut husking stick
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Coconut husking stick
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Wonip, Faichuk region, Tol Island, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Kisiuo Esa
Date of Manufacture 1966
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Wood
Description Coconut husking stick, crudely fashioned from a tree branch that has been cut diagonally at both ends and the bark left attached, except on the distal end, where it has been removed and the exposed wood has been shaved and/or sanded very smoothly.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.5, Length = 96.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0047   CAS 2013-0006-0047; Canoe oar / paddle
Category Watercraft
Object Name Canoe oar / paddle
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Munien, Faichuk region, Tol Island, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Kaniki Ring
Date of Manufacture 1965
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Wood; Paint
Description Canoe paddle carved from single piece of wood; Elongated cylindrical handle flares out toward distal end to form flat, leaf-shaped paddle that tapers to slightly thicker, blunt distal tip; Kaniki Ring’s initials “KR” are painted on both faces of “paddle” in dark green paint.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.6, Thickness = 3.8, Length = 159.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0048   CAS 2013-0006-0048; Canoe oar / paddle
Category Watercraft
Object Name Canoe oar / paddle
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Munien, Faichuk region, Tol Island, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1965
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Wood; Paint
Description Canoe paddle carved from single piece of wood; Elongated cylindrical handle flares out toward distal end to form flat, leaf-shaped paddle that tapers to slightly thicker, blunt distal tip; Kaniki Ring’s initials “KR” are painted on both faces of “paddle” in dark green paint.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 11.4, Thickness = 3.8, Length = 180.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0049   CAS 2013-0006-0049; Canoe oar / paddle
Category Watercraft
Object Name Canoe oar / paddle
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Munien, Faichuk region, Tol Island, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Kaniki Ring
Date of Manufacture ca. 1965
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Wood; Paint
Description Canoe paddle carved from single piece of wood; Long cylindrical shaft or handle flares out toward distal end to form broad, flat leaf-shaped “paddle” that tapers toward distal end, with short finial at extreme tip; Pair of wide parallel dark green lines are painted across mid-section on each face of the paddle.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 13.4, Thickness = 3.8, Length = 169.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0050   CAS 2013-0006-0050; Canoe oar / paddle
Category Watercraft
Object Name Canoe oar / paddle
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Romanum, Faichuk region, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1964
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Wood
Description Canoe paddle carved from single piece of wood; Long cylindrical shaft or handle flares out toward distal end to form broad, flat leaf-shaped “paddle” that tapers toward distal end, with short finial at extreme tip; Paddle is likely stained overall, but otherwise undecorated.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 11.4, Thickness = 4.3, Length = 195.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0051   CAS 2013-0006-0051; Taro digging stick
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Taro digging stick
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Wonip, Faichuk region, Tol Island, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1965
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Wood: Coconut tree trunk
Description Taro digging stick used to uproot taro in swamps and carved from single piece of wood from the trunk of a coconut tree; Elongated shaft is somewhat flattened on its ventral side and convex on its dorsal side; Proximal end tapers very gradually to a point, while the distal end gradually expands in width, while the dorsal surface also tapers to form a thinned, squared-off edge.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.4, Thickness = 3.9, Length = 188.0
Catalog Number CAS 2013-0006-0052   CAS 2013-0006-0052; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Wonip, Faichuk region, Tol Island, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1966
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Coconut frond
Description Handheld fan woven from a single coconut frond; Fan is diamond-shaped and woven predominately in 2/2 pattern, with occasional variation in the weaving sequence as required to maintain the design and overall shape; Warps and wefts are folded back on themselves at edges to make a self-forming selvage; Warp and weft fibers are still attached to spine of front, which serves as the handle.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 20.7, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 44.0
Catalog Number CAS 2013-0006-0053   CAS 2013-0006-0053; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Wonip, Faichuk region, Tol Island, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1966
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Coconut frond; Coconut fiber cordage
Description Handheld fan woven from a single coconut frond; Fan is triangular in shape and woven in an all-over 2/2 herringbone pattern; Warps and wefts are folded back on themselves at edges to form a self-forming selvage; Warp and weft fibers are gathered down into bundle that extends down center of fan, forming a handle that is partially wrapped with native 2-strand cordage.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 18.8, Thickness = 1.6, Length = 31.5
Catalog Number CAS 2013-0006-0054   CAS 2013-0006-0054; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Wonip, Faichuk region, Tol Island, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1966
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Coconut frond
Description Handheld fan woven from a single coconut frond; Fan is diamond shaped with a truncated distal end, and is woven predominately in a 2/2 herringbone pattern; Warp and weft fibers are turned back on themselves at edges to form a self-forming selvage; Warp and weft fibers are still attached to frond’s spine, whose ends form a short handle.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 18.4, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 32.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0055   CAS 2013-0006-0055; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Wonip, Faichuk region, Tol Island, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Coconut fronds
Description Rectangular basket with open top, woven from two halves of a coconut palm frond, with the spine of each half forming the basket’s rim; Each leaf on the frond is split longitudinally but still attached at the spine, and the two half-leaves are then woven in opposite directions in a 2/2 plaiting technique; Warp and weft fibers are turned at the basket’s sides and where they meet on the bottom of the basket, they are braided together on the inside; A braided strap, also woven of coconut frond leaves, is attached inside of basket and on the side near the rim, follows the outside of the basket and then is interwoven with the basket along the bottom, again following the outside of the opposite side and is attached on the inside, opposite the first attachment. Baskets of this type are used for carrying fish.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 23.8, Width = 35.3, Thickness = ca. 5.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0056   CAS 2013-0006-0056; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Wonip, Faichuk region, Tol Island, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1966
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Coconut fronds
Description Rectangular basket with open top, woven from two halves of a coconut palm frond, with the spine of each half forming the basket’s rim; Each leaf on the frond is split longitudinally but still attached at the spine, and the two half-leaves are then woven in opposite directions in a 2/2 plaiting technique; Warp and weft fibers are turned at the basket’s sides and where they meet on the bottom of the basket, they are braided together on the inside; A braided strap, also woven of coconut frond leaves, is attached inside of basket and on the side near the rim, follows the outside of the basket and then is interwoven with the basket along the bottom, again following the outside of the opposite side and is attached on the inside, opposite the first attachment. Baskets of this type are used for carrying fish.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 22.6, Width = 30.7, Thickness = 4.1
Catalog Number CAS 2013-0006-0057   CAS 2013-0006-0057; Scrubber
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Scrubber
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Wonip, Faichuk region, Tol Island, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1964
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Coconut shell
Description Wedge-shaped scrubber for washing clothes, made from a section of a coconut shell; Corners along bottom edge have been rounded off, but otherwise the shell is unmodified.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.0, Thickness = 2.7, Length = 11.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0058   CAS 2013-0006-0058; Breadfruit pounder
Category Culinary Items; Tools & Implements
Object Name Breadfruit pounder
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Lekinioch, Mortlocks region, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid-1900s
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Coral
Description Breadfruit pounder pecked and ground to shape from a single piece of coral; Round, convex pounding surface flares outward to form a pronounced shoulder, then slopes inward and rises steeply to form a tall, cylindrical handle; Entire proximal end of handle is missing. (See CAS 2013-0006-0061 for complete example.)
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.3, Max Diam = 10.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0059   CAS 2013-0006-0059; Breadfruit pounder
Category Culinary Items; Tools & Implements
Object Name Breadfruit pounder
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Oneop, Mortlocks region, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. mid-1900s
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Coral
Description Breadfruit pounder pecked and ground to shape from a single piece of coral; Round, convex pounding surface flares outward to form a pronounced shoulder, then slopes inward and rises steeply to form a tall, cylindrical handle; Entire proximal end of handle is missing. (See CAS 2013-0006-0061 for complete example.)
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.7, Max Diam = 11.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0060   CAS 2013-0006-0060; Breadfruit pounder
Category Culinary Items; Tools & Implements
Object Name Breadfruit pounder
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Coral
Description Breadfruit pounder pecked and ground to shape from a single piece of coral; Round, convex pounding surface flares outward to form a pronounced shoulder, then slopes inward and rises steeply to form a tall, cylindrical handle; Entire proximal end of handle is missing. (See CAS 2013-0006-0061 for complete example.)
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.6, Max Diam = 11.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0061   CAS 2013-0006-0061; Breadfruit pounder
Category Culinary Items; Tools & Implements
Object Name Breadfruit pounder
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Wonip, Faichuk region, Tol Island, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Siro Sonis
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950s-1966
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Coral
Description Breadfruit pounder chipped and ground to shape from a single piece of coral; Broad convex base flare outward to pronounced shoulder, then abruptly tapers inward and gradually rises to form a tall, tapered cylindrical neck or handle, and finally flares outward again to form a broad, flat top about 2/3 the diameter of the base; Top of pounder is carved with four small knobs and the letter “S’ in its center, as a kind of hallmark; All surfaces are carefully shaped and minimally smoothed, except the underside, which is polished very smooth, probably from extended use pounding breadfruit; The polished surface extends up and over the shoulder.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.8, Max Diam = 13.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0062   CAS 2013-0006-0062; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Hat
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Nema, Mortlocks region, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1966
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Hibiscus fiber; Aniline dye; Cotton string
Description Finely woven hat with wide, flat brim, woven entirely of natural or aniline-dyed (purple) hibiscus fibers that have been split very finely; Weaving is done almost entirely in 2/2 herringbone weave, except for a few rows done in 3/3 weave; Design consists of 4 bands of purple and darker brown, each of which starts at the brim, crosses over the hat’s crown and then loops back again to the brim; A single length of cotton string is incorporated into the weave at the junction of the brim and crown, probably for structural support; Ends of string are left on the exterior. According to the donor, the fine weaving evidenced in this hat is typical of the Mortlocks region.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.2, Max Diam = 40.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0063   CAS 2013-0006-0063; Love stick
Category Carvings
Object Name Love stick
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Wonip, Faichuk region, Tol Island, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Isikar
Date of Manufacture 1966
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Wood; Paint
Description Love stick that is carved from a single very narrow, rectangular piece of wood piece of wood; Width of piece varies along its length; Proximal third of stick is undecorated, while mid-section is painted black on all four faces and then series of hourglass shapes is carved away, leaving positive image of contiguous diamonds, accented by orange or yellow scored lines; Distal end tapers to a blunt point. According to donor, Isikar was the top leader in his clan at the time he made this, and one of the few village members who knew how to make traditional items. According to Isikar, “Legend has it that a young man would show the stick to his intended so that she could recognize him. In the evening he would push the stick through the thatch wall of the house and she, after seeing the pattern carved on the stick, would either accept or reject his intentions.”
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.7, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 91.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0064   CAS 2013-0006-0064; Love stick
Category Carvings
Object Name Love stick
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Wonip, Faichuk region, Tol Island, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Isikar
Date of Manufacture 1966
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Wood; Paint
Description Love stick that is carved from a single very narrow, rectangular piece of wood piece of wood; Width of piece varies along its length; Proximal third of stick is undecorated, while mid-section is painted black on all four faces and then series of hourglass shapes is carved away, leaving positive image of contiguous diamonds, accented by red or yellow scored lines; Distal end tapers to a sharp point, with series of notches and small barbs along lateral edges. According to donor, Isikar was the top leader in his clan at the time he made this, and one of the few village members who knew how to make traditional items. According to Isikar, “Legend has it that a young man would show the stick to his intended so that she could recognize him. In the evening he would push the stick through the thatch wall of the house and she, after seeing the pattern carved on the stick, would either accept or reject his intentions.”
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.8, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 85.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0065   CAS 2013-0006-0065; Club
Category Weaponry
Object Name Club
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Lekinioch, Mortlocks region, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1965
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Coconut wood
Description Club carved from a single piece of coconut wood; Proximal end of elongated club tapers to a blunt point and is bifacially thinned; Beyond the proximal end, the handle is roughly cylindrical, with slight longitudinal ridges along each later edge and on dorsal and ventral faces; Handle extends approximately half the total length of the club; The “blade” of the club is biconvex in cross-section and approximately twice the width of the handle; Series of very wide and shallow notches are carved along the lateral edges, producing a serrated edge; Distal tip is bifacially thinned and tapers to a rounded point
Dimensions (cm) Width = 8.0, Thickness = 3.7, Length = 81.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0066A,B   CAS 2013-0006-0066A,B; Stand for bowl
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Stand for bowl
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Tol, Faichuk region, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1964
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Wood
Description Pair of supports for carrying large communal food bowl in procession; Each support is carved from a single piece of wood and is shaped like a “T” but with a very wide base; Oval cutout in center of each support is for decorative purposes; When used, two pair of long carrying handles are lashed between these supports and a flat platform is also lashed to the top, whereupon the actual bowl rests while it is carried in a procession. See CAS 2013-0006-0041 for a replica of an assembled bowl.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 20.8, Width = 36.9, Thickness = 2.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0067   CAS 2013-0006-0067; Broom
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Broom
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Wonip, Faichuk region, Tol Island, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Windy Esa
Date of Manufacture 1966
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Coconut frond ribs
Description Broom made from coconut frond ribs that are gathered into a bundle and the proximal end tightly wrapped in sisal twine.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 5.0, Thickness = 3.0, Length = 83.3
Catalog Number CAS 2013-0006-0068   CAS 2013-0006-0068; Shark tooth weapon
Category Weaponry
Object Name Shark tooth weapon
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Lekinioch, Mortlocks region, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1965
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Shark (Carcharhinus sp.) lower jaw; Native cordage
Description Handheld “brass knuckles” type weapon made from short length of multi-plied wool(?) cordage whose ends are overlapped to form a fist-sized oval; A partial shark jaw is then lashed to the cord and secured with a wrapping of coconut fiber (?) cordage;
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.0, Thickness = ca. 2.5, Length = 11.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0069   CAS 2013-0006-0069; Food pounding board
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Food pounding board
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Weno, Faichuk region, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Rekich wood
Description Board for pounding breadfruit that has been cut from single piece of wood; Overall shape is ovoid, with rounded ends and short squared-off handles; Board is bi-planar in cross-section, so that either side could be used for pounding, although only one side shows slight depression in center from continual use.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 33.2, Thickness = 7.4, Length = 52.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0070   CAS 2013-0006-0070; Headband / shell lei
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Headband / shell lei
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Wonip, Faichuk region, Tol Island, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1964
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Pandanus leaves; Shells; Wool yarn; Commercial thread
Description Headband comprising two parallel rows of ivory-colored shells secured with pandanus leaves on a double thick backing of stiff, commercial cordage that is laid side by side to form a wide band that is partially wrapped in commercial green and purple wool yarn; Purple and green yarn pompom is attached to front of headband with commercial white thread.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 4.0, Max Diam = ca. 23.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0071   CAS 2013-0006-0071; Headband / shell lei
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Headband / shell lei
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Wonip, Faichuk region, Tol Island, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1964
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Pandanus leaves; Raffia grass leaves, Shells; Wool yarn; Commercial thread
Description Headband comprising two parallel bands made of pandanus leaves that are wrapped in natural and dyed purple raffia grass leaves and decorated with a single row of small white conch-like shells that are secured with white thread; Purple and green wool yarn pompom is attached to front of headband with commercial white thread.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 4.0, Max Diam = ca. 23.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0072   CAS 2013-0006-0072; Necklace
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Tol, Faichuk region, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 2006
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Shells; Monofilament line
Description Single strand necklace comprised of mostly small mottled white and brown conch-like shells, interspersed at regular intervals with groups of three white cowrie-like shells, all strung on monofilament line.
Dimensions (cm) Length = ca. 42.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0073   CAS 2013-0006-0073; Necklace
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Tol, Faichuk region, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 2006
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Shells; Seeds; Monofilament line
Description Single strand necklace consisting of groupings of small white shells and small gray seeds, separated by three brown shells, all strung on monofilament line.
Dimensions (cm) Length = ca. 36.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0074   CAS 2013-0006-0074; Cordage
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Cordage
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Tol, Faichuk region, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1964
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Hibiscus fiber
Description Length of braided rope used to restrain pigs; At start of rope, a short 3-strand braided section is doubled in half to form a small loop, beyond which the 6 strands (3 from each end of the start) continue as a 6-strand braid for approx. 12 cm, before they are recombined as 3 strands again; As the braiding continues, the width of the rope gets continually narrower, and near the end the 3 strands are tied into a knot, but not before the ends have been passed through the loop formed at the beginning, forming a noose that can be adjusted in size; According to donor, pigs do not eat hibiscus fibers, so a rope of this material is very useful in restraining them.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.0, Length = ca. 350

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0075   CAS 2013-0006-0075; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Lekinioch, Mortlocks region, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1965
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Pandanus leaves: Dye from carbon paper
Description Sleeping mat woven entirely of natural and dyed pandanus leaves in an under one / over one plaiting technique; Both warps and wefts run diagonally, turning at the ends and sides to form self selvages; Some of the fiber ends are twisted along the ends and braided to form an additional reinforcing band, which also continues along the sides, several cm in from the edges; Secondary weft fibers are dyed purple and woven in an overlay pattern to form a rectangular border comprising contiguous triangles along all four edges of the mat; Center area of mat is plain, as is the reverse face; According to donor, the purple dye was derived from office carbon paper and that this mat was typical of the weaving from the Mortlocks Region in both style and quality.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 117.0, Length = ca. 228.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0076   CAS 2013-0006-0076; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Lekinioch, Mortlocks region, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1965
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Pandanus leaves: Dye from carbon paper
Description Sleeping mat woven entirely of natural and dyed pandanus leaves in an under one / over one plaiting technique; Both warps and wefts run diagonally, turning at the ends and sides to form self selvages; Some of the fiber ends are twisted along the ends and braided to form an additional reinforcing band, which also continues along the sides, several cm in from the edges; Secondary weft fibers are dyed purple and woven in an overlay pattern to form multiple concentric borders, including straight and rectilinear borders and a wide border comprising composite squares framing all four edges of the mat; Center area of mat is plain, as is the reverse face; According to donor, the purple dye was derived from office carbon paper, and quality and style of this mat are both typical of the weaving from the Mortlocks Region.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 111.2, Length = ca. 202.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0077   CAS 2013-0006-0077; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Lekinioch, Mortlocks region, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1965
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Plant fiber; Aniline dyes; Wool yarn
Description Woman’s wraparound skirt made from small bundles of 3 or 4 long grass stems that are grouped together by color (natural undyed or dyed purple, pink, yellow, green or orange); In each grouping 3 or 4 bundles of like-colored stems, one end of each bundle is doubled or folded over to form a loop and then secured with maroon-colored commercial wool yarn, woven in a twining technique; The next bundle is then laid alongside and the twining continues.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 89.0, Length = ca. 77.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2013-0006-0078   CAS 2013-0006-0078; Cordage
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Cordage
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Polowat, Northwest region, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1965
Collection Name Richmond Collection (Chuuk Islands)
Materials Coconut fiber
Description Skein of 2-ply coconut fiber (s spin, Z ply) cordage, used primarily in house construction and canoe building, but also for general use; Diameter of individual cordage is 0.4 cm.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 5.5 (skein), Length = 48.0 (skein)
Catalog Number CAS 2014-0001-0001   CAS 2014-0001-0001; Carving (bird-human figure)
Category Carvings
Object Name Carving (bird-human figure)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1980s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Earth pigments; Shells
Description Large 3-dimensional carving of a half man / half bird figure, carved from single piece of wood in standing position; Figure is very thin when viewed from front, but of more substantial proportions in profile; Figure has body and legs of a bird and stands atop a short, mounded base; The body is plain but is carved to suggest wings and is painted black, with the long tail painted white; Legs are also painted black but further decorated painted with white and brick red bands; A very large human head sits atop a short gray neck and sports a very long beard; Face is predominantly painted white, while ears and forehead are black; “Hair” is painted brick red, topped by a white and black headdress; Long, tapered beard is painted with alternating brick red and black bands; Both eyes are inset with two types of shells.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 167.5, Width = 11.5, Depth = 25.9
Catalog Number CAS 2014-0001-0002   CAS 2014-0001-0002; Carving (human effigy)
Category Carvings
Object Name Carving (human effigy)
Culture Melanesian: Yimam people
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Middle Sepik River, Yimam and/or Alamblak area
County N/A
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1990-1994
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Natural pigments; Plant fiber
Description 3-dimensional carving of a human figure, possibly a pregnant woman, shown standing on one leg; Entire figure is stained black; Flattened figure has a large head, whose face is stained a light brown color and facial features (ears and eyes) are very shallowly carved; Eyes are inset with shells, and short native fiber rope is tied through nose; Figure’s body is depicted by a series of parallel crescent shapes that enclose a second human head; Series of shallowly carved crescent shapes outline the figure’s back and continue down its leg and are alternately stained light brown and rust brown; Although carved 3-dimensionally, this figure is intended to be viewed 2-dimensionally.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 46.5, Width = 3.3, Depth = 12.3
Catalog Number CAS 2014-0001-0003   CAS 2014-0001-0003; Carving (hook)
Category Carvings
Object Name Carving (hook)
Culture Melanesian: Yimam people
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Middle Sepik River: Blackwater and Korewori Rivers region
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1990-1994
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Paint or stain
Description 3-dimensional carving in the form of an elongated human shown standing on one foot, representing a war and hunting deity; Figure has a very elongated head with pointed head and long, tapering beard; Figure’s body is depicted by a series of V-shaped hooks, with the upper ones pointing downward and the lower ones pointing upward; Entire carving is stained or painted black.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 45.6, Width = 3.4, Depth = 6.4
Catalog Number CAS 2014-0001-0004   CAS 2014-0001-0004; Carving (hook)
Category Carvings
Object Name Carving (hook)
Culture Melanesian: Yimam people
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Middle Sepik River: Blackwater and Korewori Rivers region
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1990-1994
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Paint or stain
Description 3-dimensional carving in the form of an elongated human shown standing on one foot, representing a major war and hunting deity; Figure has a very elongated head with pointed head and long, tapering beard; Figure’s body is depicted by several V-shaped hooks, with the upper ones pointing downward and the lower ones pointing upward; Entire carving is stained or painted black.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 48.7, Width = 4.5, Depth = 8.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 2014-0001-0005   CAS 2014-0001-0005; Carving (storyboard)
Category Carvings
Object Name Carving (storyboard)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Lower Sepik River District
County
Other Geographic Data Kambot area
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1990s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Earth pigments
Description Storyboard carved in high relief from a single piece of wood that is roughly rectangular in shape with rounded corners; Village scene depicted includes large crocodile in water grasping a smaller animal in its mouth, while groups of two and three men sit on the river’s bank interacting with each other; A pair of houses stands in the background, with forest trees throughout and in the background; Four pairs of birds are shown, either on the ground or in the trees, and a small animal identical to the one being grabbed by the crocodile is high in the trees watching the whole scene; Entire board is stained black; Areas that have been carved away are smeared with rust-brown mud and shallowly carved details of animals, people, and plants and other figures are highlighted with white lime pigment. The production of storyboards in Papua New Guinea began sometime in the 1960s, replacing earlier bark boards.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 37.3, Width = 81.0, Depth = 3.2
Catalog Number CAS 2014-0001-0006   CAS 2014-0001-0006; Lime spatula
Category Carvings; Tools & Implements
Object Name Lime spatula
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Milne Bay Province
County
Other Geographic Data Trobriand Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1994
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Shell: Abalone (Haliotis sp.)
Description Spatula for dispensing lime used while chewing betel nuts; Spatula is carved from single piece of wood and shows a flattened elongated handle whose distal end expands slightly to form a long paddle like spoon; Proximal end of handle flares out even more and is elaborately carved on both front and reverse with series of spirals that incorporate negative spaces and small rounds of abalone shell for decorative effect.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.3, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 23.5
Catalog Number CAS 2014-0001-0007   CAS 2014-0001-0007; Carving
Category Carvings
Object Name Carving
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Milne Bay Province
County
Other Geographic Data Trobriand Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Shell: Abalone (Haliotis sp.)
Description 3-dimensional carving from a single piece of wood, depicting a half animal/half human figure in standing position; Figure sports a long tail and a skull-like head with a long beard (?) extending down from its chin to the ground; Small round pieces of abalone shell are inlaid on tip of figure’s tail, on back of his head, and on either side of his chin; Kneeling atop first figure’s head is a smaller bird-like figure with extremely long legs and feet; Extending down from the bird-like figure’s chest is a column that is similar to the first figure’s beard; Small round pieces of abalone shell are inlaid in bird-like figure’s eyes and at top of each leg where they join the figure’s body; Both figures are mounted atop a relatively high oval-shaped base.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 27.3, Width = 2.6, Depth = 4.8
Catalog Number CAS 2014-0001-0008   CAS 2014-0001-0008; Mask carving
Category Carvings
Object Name Mask carving
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Earth pigments; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells; Plant fiber
Description Two dimensional wall hanging carving in the form of a mask, showing an elongated man’s face whose forehead and cheeks are painted black and decorated with large tan dots; Eyes and nose are both painted gray with black outlines and eyes are also inset with cowrie shells; Figure’s lips are greatly exaggerated and extended; Lower lip is painted gray or off-white and decorated with large black dots; Upper lip is carved as an extension of the cheeks, extending even lower than the lower lip and in the form of long narrow projection that terminates in a snake-like head that is painted red; Figure’s red extended tongue is concealed beneath the upper lip (a distended tongue is a sign of welcoming); Small bit of plant fiber is knotted alongside figure’s eyes, possibly suggesting ears; Additional loop of plant fiber for hanging carving is looped through hole drilled at top of carving.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 38.6, Width = 8.4, Depth = 7.1
Catalog Number CAS 2014-0001-0009   CAS 2014-0001-0009; Mask carving
Category Carvings
Object Name Mask carving
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1990-1994
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Pigments; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells; Plant fiber
Description Two-dimensional wall hanging in the form of a mask, carved from a single piece of wood; Mask is oval-shaped and shows an elongated face with a shallowly carved headdress, possibly representing an animal, with different portions stained white, red, and yellow; Figure’s face is stained white and its nose and extended tongue are carved in high relief (a distended tongue is a sign of welcoming); Tongue and mouth are stained red, and a black dot is painted on each cheek and along each side of the chin; Each eye is inset with a cowrie shell, with the area around each eye either stained black, either with stain or resulting from whatever was used to attach the shells; Short length of native cordage is strung through small hole drilled through top of mask.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 37.5, Width = 14.3, Depth = 5.4
Catalog Number CAS 2014-0001-0010   CAS 2014-0001-0010; Mask carving
Category Carvings
Object Name Mask carving
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Paint; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells
Description Two dimensional wall hanging carving in the form of a mask, carved from a single piece of wood; Mask shows an elongated face with a greatly exaggerated forehead and nose; Entire surface of mask was painted black after it was carved, and then additional decorative carving was done on the forehead and cheeks to form a negative geometric pattern in the natural color of the underlying wood; Each eye is inset with a white cowrie shell; Small hole is cut at top of carving to allow for hanging the carving.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 35.2, Width = 8.4, Depth = 5.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 2014-0001-0011   CAS 2014-0001-0011; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Unidentified plant fibers
Description Large round tray with flat bottom and very low vertical sides, woven entirely in single rod coiled technique; Center design is a 14-point star in dark brown against a natural straw-colored background, all framed by a band of 25 contiguous dark brown triangles that are also on a natural straw-colored background; Sides of basket are dark brown; Final two coils flare out beyond the rim at two points opposite each other to form carrying handles and are woven in a herringbone pattern with alternate blocks of dark brown and natural straw-colored fibers.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.7, Rim Diam = 49.8, Max Diam = 58.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 2014-0001-0012A,B   CAS 2014-0001-0012A,B; Slit drum with drum stick
Category Musical Instruments
Object Name Slit drum with drum stick
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Paint
Description A: Small slit drum in the form of a fish, carved from a single piece of wood; Fish has a somewhat stocky body with very short tail and is depicted with four ventral fins; The entire body, except for the tail and head, is covered by shallowly carved scales and is painted black; The tail and ventral fins are painted white; The eyes are inset with cowrie shells and are outlined in white paint and a wider area of white dots, the latter continuing up to the top of the head; Interior of fish’s body has been hollowed out, leaving a rectangular slit in place of the dorsal ridge; B: Short cylindrical wooden drumstick that is truncated at one end and tapered to a blunt point at the opposite end; Entire drumstick is painted black and decorated with 5 parallel encircling bands that are painted white.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 17.4, Width = 8.7, Length = 35.8
Catalog Number CAS 2014-0001-0013   CAS 2014-0001-0013; Drum
Category Musical Instruments
Object Name Drum
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1990s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Animal hide; Synthetic string; Commercial cotton cloth; Earth pigment; Paint
Description Single-head hand drum with tall cylindrical hollow base made from a single piece of wood; Both ends of base flare outward, and top end is covered with a piece of very thin hide or skin that is stretched over the sides and secured with several wrappings of commercial synthetic string; Soft-sculpture ring that is coil wrapped in narrow strip of white cotton fabric is also positioned around the drum head; Drum head and upper and mid-section of drum’s base are all stained with red earth pigment, while lower portion of drum’s base is painted red.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 36.8, Max Diam = 13.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 2014-0001-0014   CAS 2014-0001-0014; Dagger
Category Weaponry
Object Name Dagger
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Irian Jaya
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1990s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bone; Resin; Nassa shells; Cassowary feathers; Native cordage
Description Dagger made from cassowary bird leg bone that has been diagonally cut and the cut end ground to a sharp point; The intact proximal end of the bone forms the core of an effigy head made by molding black resin around it and shaping it to the desired human facial form; Larger Nassa shells are pressed into the face for eyes and smaller ones on the top of the head and around perimeter of the chin; Three lengths of native cordage are looped through each ear and tied into a series of knots along their lengths; Numerous black cassowary feathers are inserted in a row along the top of the head.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 35.7, Width = 10.0 , Depth = 6.5
Catalog Number CAS 2014-0001-0015   CAS 2014-0001-0015; Dagger
Category Weaponry
Object Name Dagger
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Irian Jaya
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1990s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bone; Resin; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells; Native cordage
Description Dagger made from cassowary bird leg bone that has been diagonally cut and the cut end ground to a sharp point; The intact proximal end of the bone forms the core of an effigy head made by molding black resin around it and shaping it to the desired human facial form; Cowrie shells are pressed into the face for eyes and in a band around the top of the head; Top of head is covered with short pieces of rust brown native cordage to suggest hair; Entire effigy and exterior surface of original bone are stained black.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 33.6, Width = 7.5, Depth = 9.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2014-0001-0016A,B   CAS 2014-0001-0016A,B; Slit drum with drum stick
Category Musical Instruments
Object Name Slit drum with drum stick
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Earth pigment or stain
Description A: Small slit drum carved from single log that has been hollowed out from the top, leaving an elongated “slit”; Bottom and ends of log have been cut off and sanded smooth, and stained pale red; Upper portion of one end of the log has been left attached and carved into the head of an unidentifiable animal with a long snout and short pointed ears, all stained a pale red color; Sides of log have been shallowly carved with areas of parallel crescents and areas of cross-hatched lines, the latter stained pale red; B: Short cylindrical drum stick carved from a single piece of wood; One end of stick is truncated, while opposite end expands slightly in diameter two times and is painted with pink earth pigment or stain at point of each expansion.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.2, Width = 8.8, Length = 44.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 2014-0001-0017   CAS 2014-0001-0017; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. East Sepik River Province
County
Other Geographic Data Palembei Village
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1994
Collection Name N/A
Materials Commercial string; Aniline dyes
Description Large string bag made entirely with looped string with all-over pattern of horizontal bands in several shades of brown; Narrow band around top of bag is crocheted (?), also in several shades of brown; Ends of bags are drawn up together at top center eliminating any actual carrying strap; Bags of this type are used for carrying all manner of goods.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 66.0, Length = ca. 79.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2014-0001-0018   CAS 2014-0001-0018; Bag
Category Textiles
Object Name Bag
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. East Sepik River Province
County
Other Geographic Data Palembei Village
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1994
Collection Name N/A
Materials Commercial string; Aniline dyes
Description Large string bag made entirely with looped string with all-over pattern of horizontal bands in colors of yellow, rust brown, black, and white’ Narrow band around top of bag is crocheted (?) in colors of white, navy blue, yellow, and fuchsia; Single carrying strap is also crocheted (?) and is white; Bags of this type are used for carrying all manner of goods.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 56.0, Length = ca. 94.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2014-0001-0019   CAS 2014-0001-0019; Bowl
Category Carvings; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1990s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Stain
Description Deep oval shaped bowl on pedestal foot and effigy handles, all carved from single piece of wood; Sides of bowl are rounded but rise steeply to a plain rim; Exterior is shallowly carved with geometric band along both upper sides and a third band that extends from each end towards the center, where it is interrupted by the pedestal ring foot which is also shallowly carved on its exterior; Interior of pedestal foot and remaining exterior is stained a rust brown color; Interior of bowl is roughly carved and stained black but is otherwise undecorated; Loop handle carved at each end of the bowl on the rim, extending into the bowl’s interior and beyond the rim on the exterior; Top of handle is in the form of an elongated face mask while the underside is in the form of a similar, but smaller face mask; Handles are stained black.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.2, Width = 15.5, Length = 49.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 2014-0001-0020   CAS 2014-0001-0020; Figurine
Category Carvings; Folk Toys
Object Name Figurine
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1990s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Cotton (?) fabric
Description Figurine of a crocodile with carved wooden head and feet, attached to cloth body made from Indonesian ikat-dyed textile with banded design in colors of black, dark brown, and rust brown with white patterning.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 37.0, Width = 31.0, Depth = 10.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2014-0001-0021   CAS 2014-0001-0021; Carving
Category Carvings
Object Name Carving
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Stain
Description 2-dimensional wall hanging carved from a single piece of wood, depicting a bird of paradise that is perched atop a drum (?) with its wings spread fully to display its brilliant plumage; Portions of the carving are stained black and others are stained a dark brown; Decorative details of the drum and the bird’s plumage are carved away revealing the natural color of the underlying wood; Reverse side of carving is stained a rust-brown color and then overpainted in black to depict a mask or possibly the head of an animal.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 29.9, Depth = 3.2, Length = 21.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 2014-0001-0022   CAS 2014-0001-0022; Carving (lizard)
Category Carvings
Object Name Carving (lizard)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1990s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Paint
Description 3-dimensional carving depicting a lizard in a realistic standing position with its head turned to one side; Dorsal surfaces of figure are marked with shallowly carved crosshatched lines to depict the lizard’s skin texture, and eyes are painted red and black.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.6, Width = 9.2, Length = 22.2
Catalog Number CAS 2014-0001-0023   CAS 2014-0001-0023; Carving
Category Carvings
Object Name Carving
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description 3-dimensional carving from a single piece of wood depicting a human or deity (?) with wings and/ or an elaborate headdress, standing on the back of an eagle-like bird with its wings outstretched, its head turned up toward the person, and grasping a small unidentified object in its beak; Both the person and the bird are positioned atop a triangular base; Details of the the person’s face and dress and of the bird’s feathers, etc. are very shallowly carved, and merely suggested on the reverse side of the carving; Entire carving is stained dark brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 24.2, Width = 8.3, Depth = 5.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2014-0001-0024   CAS 2014-0001-0024; Carving (crocodile)
Category Carvings
Object Name Carving (crocodile)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1990s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description 3-dimensional carving from a single piece of wood depicting a crocodile in a crouching position with its body fully extended, its head slightly raised, and its mouth partially open; Figure is only roughly carved, with minimal attempt to depict much detail; Bared teeth and scaly skin texture are carved on one side of figure only; Carving is probably lightly stained.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.1, Width = 3.5, Length = 29.0
Catalog Number CAS 2014-0001-0025   CAS 2014-0001-0025; Mask carving
Category Carvings
Object Name Mask carving
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1990s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Paint or earth pigments
Description 2-dimensional wall hanging in the form of a mask showing a human face with an extremely elongated head, the latter decorated with shallowly carved geometric designs (crescents and swirling lines) that are painted red or white against a black background; Actual face is also painted black but otherwise undecorated, except for paired red lines along the sides and chin and a red mouth; Eyes are deeply carved and were probably intended to be inset with cowrie or other shells, but there is no evidence that they were, in fact, even inlaid; Small nail hole is located at top of carving for hanging it on the wall.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 32.5, Width = 6.1, Depth = 4.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 2014-0001-0026   CAS 2014-0001-0026; Jar
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar
Culture Melanesian: Iatmul People
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Middle Sepik River, Chambri Lakes region
County
Other Geographic Data Aibom Village
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Clay; Paint
Description Small round jar with flat base and bulbous lower body whose sides flare outward and then inward as they rise to form a wide, constricted neck with flaring rim; Interior and exterior surfaces are scraped smooth and then the face of a wide-eyed and large-beaked bird is modeled on the exterior; The face is painted gray and embellished with white designs; Circular eyes are gray and white, outlined in red and white; This jar is a smaller version made for tourist trade, copied after larger but similar jars used to store sago palm flour.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.3, Depth = 12.1, Rim Diam = 7.6, Max Diam = 9.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 2014-0001-0027   CAS 2014-0001-0027; Jar
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar
Culture Melanesian: Iatmul People
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Middle Sepik River, Chambri Lakes region
County
Other Geographic Data Aibom Village
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Clay; Paint
Description Small round jar with rounded base and round sides that curve inward toward the rim; Wide semi-flattened stirrup handle is attached to rim and has a short flange projecting outward at each end; Interior and exterior surfaces are scraped smooth and two heart-shaped faces are modeled on the sides of the jar, opposite each other; Both faces are nearly identical, including small round eyes, a projecting pointed nose, and a small mouth; Both faces are painted gray and then overpainted with white designs, except the mouths which are red; The flanges at bases of handle are also painted gray and white.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.6, Depth = 10.7, Max Diam = 8.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 2014-0001-0028   CAS 2014-0001-0028; Jar
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Jar
Culture Melanesian: Iatmul People
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Middle Sepik River, Chambri Lakes region
County
Other Geographic Data Aibom village
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1994
Collection Name N/A
Materials Clay; Paint
Description Small round jar with flattened base, bulbous lower body whose sides slope inward as they rise to form a short constricted neck with flaring rim; Interior and exterior are scraped smooth, then the exterior is embellished with a modeled face of a pig with a projecting snout and two short tusks; Almond-shaped eyes are outlined in white, as are geometric shapes on the pig’s wide mouth and two crescent-shapes (ears?) just behind the eyes; This is a smaller version made for tourist sale, modeled after larger jars used to store sago palm flour.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.9, Width = 12.2, Depth = 13.9, Rim Diam = 8.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 2014-0001-0029   CAS 2014-0001-0029; Bowl
Category Pottery; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Clay
Description Small but deep round bowl with flat base and flaring sides that rise nearly to the rim, then taper inward slightly forming a recessed rim; Interior and exterior surfaces are scraped smooth and a decorative band (of a single line of very small dots above a line of diagonal lines, both framed above and below by double framing lines) is incised on and just below the rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.4, Rim Diam = 14.5, Max Diam = 15.7
Catalog Number CAS 2014-0001-0030   CAS 2014-0001-0030; Carving (yam storage house)
Category Carvings
Object Name Carving (yam storage house)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Milne Bay Province
County
Other Geographic Data Trobriand Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Shell: Abalone (Haliotis sp.)
Description 3-dimensional carving depicting a yam storage house, where yams are stored for later use throughout the year; The house consists of a low platform on which logs are stacked one atop the other to form open-air platforms on which the actual yams are stored, allowing for air flow, all surmounted by a peaked and thatched roof; Because of the importance of yams (staple food, currency, sexual connotations, and more) yam storage houses are often more elaborately decorated than houses in which people live; Carving is decorated with small round pieces of abalone shell around the base, on outer side of each long log, and along the base of the roof.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 21.7, Width = 3.2, Depth = 7.5
Catalog Number CAS 2014-0001-0031   CAS 2014-0001-0031; Carving (human head)
Category Carvings
Object Name Carving (human head)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Irian Jaya
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Cassowary feathers; Bamboo; Lime; Earth pigments
Description Small carving in the form of a human head that is rubbed with white lime (except top of head which is painted black to represent short-cropped hair); Ears and nose are carved in high relief; Eyes, mouth, and tattoos on cheeks are shallowly carved and painted orange, as is the lower edge of the hairline; Ears are ornamented with tuft of trimmed black cassowary feathers; Short bamboo splinter is passed through septum of nose.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.5, Width = 7.8, Depth = 12.8
Catalog Number CAS 2014-0001-0032   CAS 2014-0001-0032; Carving (human head)
Category Carvings
Object Name Carving (human head)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Irian Jaya
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Cassowary feathers; Bamboo; Lime; Earth pigments
Description Small carving in the form of a human head that is rubbed with white lime (except top of head which is painted black to represent short-cropped hair); Ears and nose are carved in high relief; Eyes, mouth, and tattoos on cheeks are shallowly carved and painted orange, as is the lower edge of the hairline; Ears are ornamented with tuft of trimmed black cassowary feathers; Short bamboo splinter is passed through septum of nose.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.6, Width = 7.2, Depth = 12.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 2014-0001-0033   CAS 2014-0001-0033; Bowl
Category Carvings; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Aromat Island
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Paint or stain; Shell: Abalone (Haliotis sp.)
Description Deep round bowl supported on four cylindrical legs, all carved from a single piece of wood, similar in form to kava bowls from South Pacific islands; Walls of bowl are very thick and form a wide, flat rim; Both interior and exterior of bowl are stained black, and entire rim is carved with small geometric shapes, revealing the natural color of the underlying wood; Design band is broken into four panels, separated by a rectangle that is inlaid with a small triangular piece of white abalone shell.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.3, Rim Diam = 26.3, Max Diam = 26.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2014-0001-0034   CAS 2014-0001-0034; Insect whisk
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Insect whisk
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1990s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Grass stems; Unidentified plant fiber
Description Insect whisk to keeping insects (particularly mosquitoes) from one’s body, consisting of a bundle of thick grass stems that are held together at their bases by a tightly woven plant fiber ring.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 11.0, Depth = 3.2, Length = 42.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 2014-0001-0035   CAS 2014-0001-0035; Insect whisk
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Insect whisk
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Reed stems; Bone
Description Insect whisk to keeping insects (particularly mosquitoes) from one’s body, consisting of thick reed stems that are bundled together and inserted in a hollowed section of bone (probably pig) that has been bleached and etched on the exterior with two images of a splayed lizard.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 6.0, Depth = 1.9, Length = 64.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 2014-0001-0036   CAS 2014-0001-0036; Insect whisk
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Insect whisk
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Reed stems; Bone
Description Insect whisk to keeping insects (particularly mosquitoes) from one’s body, consisting of thick reed stems that are bundled together and inserted in a hollowed section of bone (probably pig) that has been bleached and etched on the exterior with two images of a splayed lizard.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 5.5, Depth = 3.2, Length = 57.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 2014-0001-0037   CAS 2014-0001-0037; Walking stick
Category Carvings; Tools & Implements
Object Name Walking stick
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Milne Bay Province
County
Other Geographic Data Trobriand Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Stain or paint
Description Walking stick or staff carved from a single piece of wood and elaborately decorated with 3- dimensional carvings of a caiman or crocodile whose front and hind legs grasp the top of the walking stick and whose body arches over the top; Caiman’s head is grasping the tail of a snake, while the caiman’s tail extends down the length of the walking stick, where its end is grasped by a long-beaked bird sporting long tail feathers; The bird’s tail, in turn is being grasped by the snake whose own tail is grasped by the caiman; All details of the caiman, bird, and snake are shallowly carved and while the entire walking stick is stained a dark brown, portions of each animal are also stained or painted black, such as a black stripe running down the snake’s back.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 12.8, Depth = 3.9, Length = 89.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 2014-0001-0038   CAS 2014-0001-0038; Staff
Category Carvings
Object Name Staff
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Milne Bay Province
County
Other Geographic Data Trobriand Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. early 1990s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Shell: Abalone (Haliotis sp.)
Description Cylindrical staff intricately carved from a single piece of wood and bearing a series of human, snake, and floral figures; Starting at the base is a headless snake’s body entwined around the staff; Above it is a crocodile’s head but without a body, followed by three flowers, each supported on separate 3-dimensional stems and with small round pieces of abalone shell set in their centers; Next highest is a standing human with a snake entwined around his or her body, grasping the snake’s head in his or her hands; Human also appears to have snake-like tail, has pieces of abalone shell set into each shoulder and hip, and wears an elaborate headdress that includes a stylized bird head, whose long beak forms the back of the figure’s hair; Above the headdress the 3 flowers are again repeated, followed by a second standing human, similar in form to the first one, but facing in the opposite direction, supporting a flower (instead of a snake) at his or her waist, and wearing a shorter headdress in the form of a mythical creature whose distended tongue trails down the figure’s back; Above the headdress are 3 more flowers.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 2.1, Length = 82.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2014-0001-0039   CAS 2014-0001-0039; Walking stick
Category Carvings; Tools & Implements
Object Name Walking stick
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Milne Bay Province
County
Other Geographic Data Trobriand Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Paint; Varnish
Description Walking stick carved and assembled from two pieces; The shaft of the walking stick is fashioned from a single tree branch whose bark has been stripped and numerous smaller lateral branches removed, leaving only a small knob from the base of each lateral branch for decorative purposes; Handle has been fashioned from an L-shaped section of another branch, also stripped of its bark; Shaft and handle are probably pegged and/or glued together, and after being assembled, the handle was heavily varnished and the entire shaft was painted black, with the black paint overlapping the juncture with the handle.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 11.8, Length = 80.0
Catalog Number CAS 2014-0001-0040   CAS 2014-0001-0040; Necklace
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1994
Collection Name N/A
Materials Unidentified seeds; Monofilament; Unidentified mammal (?) teeth
Description Single strand necklace made of small brown and gray seeds that are strung together on monofilament in the form of a sprocket chain; Two elongated animal teeth are attached to the necklace as pendants.
Dimensions (cm) Length = ca. 33.5
Catalog Number CAS 2014-0001-0041   CAS 2014-0001-0041; Necklace
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
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   CAS 2014-0001-0042; Necklace
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
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   CAS 2014-0001-0043; Necklace
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
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   CAS 2014-0001-0044; Necklace
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
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   CAS 2014-0001-0045; Necklace
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
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   CAS 2014-0001-0046; Necklace
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
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   CAS 2014-0001-0047; Necklace
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
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

Catalog Number

 CAS 2014-0001-0048   CAS 2014-0001-0048; Basket (backpack)
Category Textiles
Object Name Basket (backpack)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
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   CAS 2014-0001-0049; Penis sheath
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Penis sheath
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
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   CAS 2014-0001-0050; Carving
Category Carvings
Object Name Carving
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
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   CAS 2014-0001-0051; Purse
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Purse
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1990s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bone: cassowary; 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   CAS 2014-0001-0052A,B; Mortar and pestle
Category Carvings; Tools & Implements
Object Name Mortar and pestle
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
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   CAS 2014-0001-0053A,B; Serving set (spoon and fork)
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Serving set (spoon and fork)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
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

Catalog Number

 CAS 2014-0001-0054   CAS 2014-0001-0054; Utensil
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Utensil
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
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   CAS 2014-0001-0055; Bow drill
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Bow drill
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
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

Catalog Number

 CAS 2014-0001-0056   CAS 2014-0001-0056; Bowl
Category Carvings; Vessels
Object Name Bowl
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
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   CAS 2014-0001-0057; Cow bell
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Cow bell
Culture Melanesian (Shan / Thai Yai)
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea (Thailand)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
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

Catalog Number

 CAS 2014-0001-0058   CAS 2014-0001-0058; Carving (pig)
Category Carvings
Object Name Carving (pig)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Milne Bay Province
County
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   CAS 2014-0001-0059; Carving (fish)
Category Carvings
Object Name Carving (fish)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Milne Bay Province
County
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

Catalog Number

 CAS 2014-0001-0060   CAS 2014-0001-0060; Carving (fish)
Category Carvings
Object Name Carving (fish)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Milne Bay Province
County
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
Catalog Number CAS 2014-0001-0061   CAS 2014-0001-0061; Comb / hair ornament
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Carvings
Object Name Comb / hair ornament
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1990s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo; Lime; Stain
Description Hair comb made from a wide piece of bamboo cut from the side of a whole cane; Distal end has been cut with parallel longitudinal cuts to form 16 very long teeth; Dorsal side of comb on proximal end (above the teeth) is very shallowly carved with various geometric designs whose outlines are rubbed with white lime and their interior negative spaces are lightly stained black.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 7.0, Depth = 1.8, Length = 23.8
Catalog Number CAS 2014-0001-0062   CAS 2014-0001-0062; Comb / hair ornament
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Carvings
Object Name Comb / hair ornament
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1990s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo; Stain
Description Hair comb made from a wide piece of bamboo cut from the side of a whole cane; Distal end has been cut with parallel longitudinal cuts to form 7 very long teeth; Dorsal side of comb on proximal end (above the teeth) is very shallowly carved with 4 columns of contiguous triangles, leaving the original surface in the form of two parallel columns of diamonds, which each contain a smaller, shallowly carved diamond outline; All carved away areas are stained black to dark brown.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.9, Depth = 1.1, Length = 36.4
Catalog Number CAS 2014-0001-0063   CAS 2014-0001-0063; Lime container with stopper
Category Vessels
Object Name Lime container with stopper
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Milne Bay Province
County
Other Geographic Data Trobriand Islands
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1994
Collection Name N/A
Materials Gourd; Boar tusk; Banana leaves
Description Lime container made from hollowed gourd whose exterior has been heavily smoked to turn it black and then sanded or scraped to completely remove the soot around the top and bottom; The remaining black band around the mid-section of the gourd is then selectively scratched to produce an elaborate geometric design, whose negative areas are the underlying color of the natural gourd and the positive areas are the actual design; Neck of gourd has been removed and replaced with stopper made from tightly coiled banana leaves wrapped with other plant fiber and interwoven with a narrow strip of yellow plastic to form a checkerboard diamond shape, and finally fitted with a boar’s tusk on top; Lime is used when chewing betel nuts.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 24.7, Rim Diam = 4.4, Max Diam = 16.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 2014-0001-0064A,B   CAS 2014-0001-0064A,B; Slit drum with drum stick
Category Musical Instruments
Object Name Slit drum with drum stick
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1994
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Earth pigments; Paint
Description A: Small slit drum carved from a single lightweight log that has been partially hollowed out from the top; One end of the log has been carved in the form of a crocodile head, while the opposite end has a stump-like projection to serve as a handle; Entire exterior and upper edges around interior are painted black, and then both sides of the drum’s exterior are carved with interlocking scroll designs and crescent shapes, all arranged in two horizontal panels; Small crescent shapes are also carved on sides of crocodile’s head; Carved designs are painted with earth pigments in colors of white, salmon, or pale orange; B: Cylindrical drumstick carved from a single stick that has been stripped of its bark; Stick tapers in diameter toward proximal end, then abruptly expands and tapers again; Mid-section of drum stick is stained pale red.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.0, Width = 6.5, Length = 33.5
Catalog Number CAS 2014-0001-0065   CAS 2014-0001-0065; Mask carving
Category Carvings
Object Name Mask carving
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Paint; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells
Description 2-dimensional wall hanging in the form of a mask, carved from single piece of wood, showing an elongated face with very long nose, large diamond-shaped eyes with cowrie shell inserts, and a distended tongue (a distended tongue is a sign of welcoming); Face and tongue are stained a rust brown, while eyes and chin are stained black; An elaborate headdress tops the face and includes a carved crocodile head painted rust brown, black, white, and brown mustard yellow; A similar figure and motifs are also suspended below the face, with lateral upturned hooks; Reverse side of the carving is stained a rust brown color; A large hole is drilled through the top of the carving to facilitate hanging it on a wall. This carving is an example of more contemporary art being produced purely for the tourist trade and shows many artistic departures from more traditional New Guinea art.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 87.7, Width = 16.2, Depth = 7.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2014-0001-0066   CAS 2014-0001-0066; Carving (turtle)
Category Carvings
Object Name Carving (turtle)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1994
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Paint
Description Turtle figurine with extended head, carved from single piece of wood; Entire figurine is painted black, and then a checkerboard pattern is carved in shallow relief on its back to depict its carapace; Series of small dots are also carved on its front legs and head; Eyes and mouth are painted red; All other carved designs are natural color of underlying wood.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.3, Width = 7.5, Length = 19.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2014-0001-0067   CAS 2014-0001-0067; Canoe oar / paddle
Category Carvings; Watercraft
Object Name Canoe oar / paddle
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Milne Bay Province: Massim District (?)
County
Other Geographic Data Trobriand Islands (?)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1994
Collection Name N/A
Materials Sago palm wood
Description Canoe paddle carved from single piece of sago palm wood; Cylindrical handle accounts for slightly less than half the total length and is undecorated except for proximal end which has a circular perforation and several lateral notches; Distal end of handle greatly expands in width to form the relatively flat, leaf-shaped blade of the paddle, which is carved on both faces in low relief with a face, accentuated by numerous geometric shapes above and below the face.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.7, Thickness = 3.0, Length = 132.0
Catalog Number CAS 2014-0001-0068   CAS 2014-0001-0068; Adze
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze
Culture Melanesian, possibly
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea, possibly
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1995
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Pigment; Plant fiber; Commercial plastic binding; Lime
Description Adze made from two pieces of wood hafted together natural split plant fiber woven together with commercial plastic binding; Handle is a solid piece of smooth, unadorned wood with a slightly perceptible arch; Blade is a long piece of wood carved in a pyramid shape; Each side of the pyramid has a raised band running its length, formed by carving away the outer corners of the pyramid; Each band is carved into a row of parallelograms and is flanked by four pairs of triangular trapezoids the external points of which form the corners of the blade’s pyramid; The hollowed space between the trapezoids is colored a bright red; The long carved bands on the blade have blue pigment on the raised designs and lime rubbed into the hollows between; There is some indication that the trapezoid designs had been colored black and the tip may have been rubbed with lime, but most all of the pigmentation has worn off, save the bright red; The tip of the blade is devoid of decoration but whittled down to a narrow point and separated visually from the length of the blade by a thick border of woven yellow commercial plastic binding.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 41.9, Thickness = 2.7, Length = 71.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 2014-0001-0069   CAS 2014-0001-0069; Necklace
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Indonesia
State/Prov./Dist. Irian Jaya
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 2000
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell; Bark; Beads
Description Men’s necklace with choker fastening attached to long rectangular pendant of bark cloth backing covered with small shell sections: Cowrie shells adorn front portion of choker.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 41.6, Thickness = 1.4, Length = 40.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 2014-0003-0001   CAS 2014-0003-0001; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Micronesian: I-Kiribati
Global Region Oceania
Country Kiribati (Gilbert Islands)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Tarawa Atoll
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1943
Collection Name N/A
Materials Raffia grass leaves, Coconut fiber (?) cordage
Description Child’s skirt made from numerous small bundles of natural raffia grass leaves that are doubled over a length of coconut fiber cordage and held in place by additional raffia grass fibers that are woven in a twining technique along the top of the skirt; Secondary bundles of dyed red raffia grass leaves that are shorter on the front of the skirt are laid over the layer of undyed leaves and somehow gathered into the twined rows along the top; Cordage extends out from both ends and probably served to tie ends of skirt together after it was wrapped around wearer’s waist.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 65.0, Length = ca. 45.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2014-0003-0002   CAS 2014-0003-0002; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Micronesian: I-Kiribati
Global Region Oceania
Country Kiribati (Gilbert Islands)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Tarawa Atoll
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1943
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: Coconut palm ribs (?); Weft: Raffia grass leaves, pandanus leaves, and unidentified grass leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Hand fan woven from coconut palm ribs (?), pandanus fibers, and natural and dyed raffia grass leaves; Bundle of warp ribs fan out into a V-shape and are wrapped in alternating bands of very narrow, undyed grass leaves alternating with bands of wider pandanus fibers that are dyed black red, pink, brown, green, and purple; Ends of warp fibers extend out along the rounded top edge of fan and two separate rows (one on front face and another on reverse face) of small raffia grass bundles are attached by means of one additional coconut palm rib that extends across width of fan.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 28.0, Length = 38.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2014-0003-0003   CAS 2014-0003-0003; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Micronesian: I-Kiribati
Global Region Oceania
Country Kiribati (Gilbert Islands)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Tarawa Atoll
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1943
Collection Name N/A
Materials Warp: Coconut palm (?) ribs; Weft: Pandanus leaves and raffia grass leaves; Aniline dyes
Description Hand fan woven of coconut palm ribs (?) pandanus fibers, raffia grass leaves; Handle is made from bundle of coconut ribs whose proximal end are wrapped in plaited pandanus leaves, with a short string loop threaded through the end; The handle ribs are folded back on themselves in pairs, forming loops from which additional ribs radiate to form the underlying structure of the fan which is semi-circular in shape; Warp ribs are woven together with series of dyed purple, black, orange and green pandanus leaves, alternating with bands of undyed raffia grass leaves that are woven in a wrapped-coiled technique; Additional pairs of coconut ribs are attached on both faces of the fan, outlining the outer edge of the fan, and attached to them are short pieces of undyed pandanus leaves, forming a fringe-like border.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 22.3, Length = 31.2
Catalog Number CAS 2014-0003-0004   CAS 2014-0003-0004; Bag
Category Basketry
Object Name Bag
Culture Micronesian: I-Kiribati
Global Region Oceania
Country Kiribati (Gilbert Islands)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Tarawa Atoll
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1943
Collection Name N/A
Materials Natural and sun-bleached pandanus strips; Shells; Native cordage
Description Rectangular bag woven entirely of plaited pandanus strips in two layers -- wide pandanus strips on interior and narrow strips on exterior; Exterior layer on back side of bag extends beyond top of bag and is folded over to form a flap on the front; Pair of small shells are tied to flap with native cordage, corresponding to pair of cordage loops that are threaded through lower front section of bag, in order to secure the flap; All-over design on exterior of bag consists of network of large contiguous open squares woven of undyed pandanus against a background of lighter colored sun-bleached pandanus.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 41.7, Length = 29.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2014-0003-0005   CAS 2014-0003-0005; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Micronesian: I-Kiribati
Global Region Oceania
Country Kiribati (Gilbert Islands)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Tarawa Atoll
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1943
Collection Name N/A
Materials Raffia grass leaves; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells, Native cordage; Commercial fabric
Description Deep oval basket with flat bottom and vertical sides, woven entirely in a wrapped-coiling technique; Thick coils are made of an undetermined material that is then wrapped in undyed raffia grass leaves; Rim is decorated with single row of small cowrie shells that are stuffed with a small piece of commercially woven blue fabric, which in turn, is tied to a continuous length of native cordage that is wrapped around the rim; At each end of the basket is an arched handle consisting of another thick coil that is wrapped in undyed raffia grass and then overwrapped with dyed rust brown raffia, and decorated with an additional row of cowrie shells similar to the basket’s rim.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.0, Width = 29.1, Length = 42.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2014-0004-0001   CAS 2014-0004-0001; Bowl
Category Culinary Items
Object Name Bowl
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Unknown
County Unknown
Other Geographic Data Unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1920s
Collection Name Rollo Beck Collection (South Pacific)
Materials Wood
Description Large oval food serving bowl, carved from single piece of wood, with flat base, deep sides, and pointed ends that flare outward; Interior of bowl is carved out and surfaces are sanded smooth and left unadorned; Exterior is also sanded smooth and unadorned except for ridge that extends up the sides at each end and carved in low relief with row of contiguous diamonds on one end and series of incised chevrons and double row of squares on opposite end; Another ridge that encircles the bowl on the upper exterior sides, approx. 2 cm below the rim, is carved with a series of contiguous triangles; Small round appendage on one end of bowl is perforated, probably to allow for hanging bowl when not in use.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 16.6, Width = 22.5, Length = 71.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2016-0002-0001   CAS 2016-0002-0001; Adze head
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze head
Culture
Global Region Oceania
Country
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Late 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description Axe head that is chipped to overall ovoid shape; Oval in cross-section; Proximal end is chipped, pointed, tapered towards the distal end that is beveled to a flattened cutting edge; Entire exterior surface is polished very smooth; Overall color is black.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.8, Thickness = 1.9, Length = 9.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 2016-0002-0002   CAS 2016-0002-0002; Adze head
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze head
Culture
Global Region Oceania
Country
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Late 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description Axe head that is chipped to overall ovoid shape; Oval in cross-section; Proximal end is chipped and blunt, tapered towards the distal end that is beveled to a flattened cutting edge; Entire exterior surface is polished very smooth; Edges of the dorsal surface show flake removal or blade scars; Overall color is black.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.2, Thickness = 2.3, Length = 9.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 2016-0002-0003   CAS 2016-0002-0003; Adze head
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze head
Culture
Global Region Oceania
Country
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Late 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description Axe head that is chipped to overall ovoid shape; Very thin in cross-section; Proximal end is chipped and squared off, tapered towards the distal end that is beveled to a flattened cutting edge; Entire exterior surface is polished very smooth; Edges of the dorsal surface show flake removal or blade scars; Overall color is black.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.3, Thickness = 1.3, Length = 8.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 2016-0002-0004   CAS 2016-0002-0004; Hammer / pestle
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Hammer / pestle
Culture
Global Region Oceania
Country
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Late 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description Stone hammer / pestle pecked and ground smooth to nearly ball-like shape, with one side flattened; Ball is irregular with thumb-sized indentation on one side and one side quite flat; Flat end is covered with crumbling yellow-brown ochre accretions from use in preparing pigment; Pestle is very dark gray.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.2, Max Diam = 7.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 2016-0002-0005   CAS 2016-0002-0005; Hammer / pestle
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Hammer / pestle
Culture
Global Region Oceania
Country
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Late 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description Small stone hammer / pestle; Pecked and ground smooth to nearly spherical shape, with one side flattened; Pestle is very dark gray with whitish accretions near base.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.0, Max Diam = 4.8
Catalog Number CAS 2016-0002-0006   CAS 2016-0002-0006; Charm
Category Ceremonial Items
Object Name Charm
Culture
Global Region Oceania
Country
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Late 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description Stone charm, ground to pear shape with large globose base; All surfaces have been ground very smoothly; Color is dark brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.3, Max Diam = 5.3
Catalog Number CAS 2016-0002-0007   CAS 2016-0002-0007; Charm or net weight
Category Ceremonial Items
Object Name Charm or net weight
Culture
Global Region Oceania
Country
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Late 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description Stone charm or net weight pecked and ground smooth; Asymmetrical globose body with short, narrow stem; Stem is very asymmetrical, the result of either use or manufacture; Ridge ring has been chiseled into the neck of the stem; Mottled brown color.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.7, Max Diam = 9.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 2016-0002-0008   CAS 2016-0002-0008; Axe head
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Axe head
Culture
Global Region Oceania
Country
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Late 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description Axe head that is chipped to overall triangular shape; Proximal end is smoothly pointed, tapered towards the distal end that is beveled to a flattened cutting edge; Entire exterior surface is ground very smooth; Overall color is light brown.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.3, Thickness = 2.0, Length = 8.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 2016-0002-0009   CAS 2016-0002-0009; Axe head
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Axe head
Culture
Global Region Oceania
Country
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Late 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description Axe head that is chipped to overall triangular shape; Proximal end is squarely pointed and chipped, and tapered towards the distal end that has been beveled to a flattened cutting edge; One side is very smooth, the other side is rough; Smooth side shows markings of flaking; Overall color is dark brown.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.5, Thickness = 2.6, Length = 11.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2016-0002-0010   CAS 2016-0002-0010; Knife
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Knife
Culture
Global Region Oceania
Country
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Late 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone: jasper (chalcedony)
Description Stone knife; Elongated, irregular oblong shape in length, tapering in the center; Three-sided, with one side very flat, having been split from the stone core; Opposite side is rounded and and retains rough cortex surface; Third side is narrower and flaked and chipped; Overall color white exterior and interior brownish orange.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.3, Thickness = 3.5, Length = 17.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2016-0002-0011   CAS 2016-0002-0011; Axe head
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Axe head
Culture
Global Region Oceania
Country
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Late 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone: jasper (chalcedony)
Description Axe head that is chipped to overall elongated, shape; Proximal end is flattened and round, tapering toward the distal end to a flattened cutting edge; Faint U-shaped groove for hafting axe head to handle extends around axe head slightly above mid-section; One side of exterior surface is ground very smooth; Overall color is white.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.2, Thickness = 2.2, Length = 9.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 2016-0002-0012   CAS 2016-0002-0012; Axe head
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Axe head
Culture
Global Region Oceania
Country
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Late 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone: jasper (chalcedony)
Description Axe head; Distal end is triangular in shape, with two flat cutting edges meeting at a rounded point; Proximal end is a narrow handle, rounded and circular in cross-section, coming to a blunt end that has been shaped; Small chip in handle end; Surface is rough in the middle, with smooth distal and proximal ends; Overall color is rough brown cortex, with some patches of red where stone has been chipped away.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.8, Thickness = 3.4, Length = 13.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 2016-0002-0013   CAS 2016-0002-0013; Mallet
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Mallet
Culture
Global Region Oceania
Country
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Late 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone: jasper (chalcedony)
Description Stone mallet created out of naturally shaped jasper; Long, tapering oblong shape with rough cortex present overall; Overall color is brownish orange.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 8.3, Thickness = 4.8, Length = 26.9
Catalog Number CAS 2016-0002-0014   CAS 2016-0002-0014; Charm
Category Ceremonial Items
Object Name Charm
Culture Melanesian, probably
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea, probably
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Late 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone; Twine: Natural adhesive
Description Stone charm pecked and ground very smooth; Globose base tapers up to a blunt, concave end; Twine has been braided and wrapped around the upper end of neck, and secured with natural adhesive; Very dark gray.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.2, Max Diam = 9.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 2016-0002-0015   CAS 2016-0002-0015; Axe head
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Axe head
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Late 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description Axe head that is chipped to overall ovoid shape; Oval in cross-section; Proximal end is pointed and blunt, tapered towards the distal end that is beveled to a flattened cutting edge; Entire exterior surface is polished very smooth; Overall color grayish green.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.2, Thickness = 2.4, Length = 9.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 2016-0002-0016   CAS 2016-0002-0016; Axe head
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Axe head
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Nggela Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Late 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description Axe head; Long, tapering ovoid shape; Oval in cross-section; Distal end has a flattened cutting edge with rounded corners; Proximal end comes to a rounded point; Large chip in proximal end; Overall surface is smooth with some slight pitting on one side near the distal end; Medium size; Overall color is gray.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.9, Thickness = 2.8, Length = 17.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 2016-0002-0017   CAS 2016-0002-0017; Axe head
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Axe head
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Nggela Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Late 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description Axe head; Small, tapering ovoid shape; Oval in cross-section; Distal end has a flattened cutting edge with some wear; Proximal end comes to a rounded point; Surface texture is very smooth; Overall color is brownish-gray with the two sides slightly different shades.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.9, Thickness = 1.9, Length = 8.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 2016-0002-0018   CAS 2016-0002-0018; Axe head
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Axe head
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Nggela Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Late 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description Axe head that is chipped to overall ovoid shape; Oval in cross-section; Proximal end is pointed and blunt, tapered towards the distal end that is beveled to a cutting blade, which has a minor chip near one edge; Entire exterior surface is polished very smooth; Overall color light brown.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.7, Thickness = 1.8, Length = 8.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 2016-0002-0019   CAS 2016-0002-0019; Axe head
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Axe head
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Late 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description Axe head that is chipped to overall triangular shape; Proximal end is pointed and dull, tapering toward the distal end to a flattened cutting edge; Entire exterior surface is ground very smooth; Speckled with small white dots with black dotted center towards cutting edge; Medium in size; Overall color is light gray-blue.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.6, Thickness = 1.6, Length = 8.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 2016-0002-0020   CAS 2016-0002-0020; Axe head
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Axe head
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Late 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description Axe head that is chipped to overall triangular shape; Medium in size; Proximal end isis unevenly pointed, tapering toward the distal end to a rounded and flattened cutting edge; Entire exterior surface is ground very smooth; Medium in size; Overall color is light black.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.5, Thickness = 2.2, Length = 10.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2016-0002-0021   CAS 2016-0002-0021; Axe head
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Axe head
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Late 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description Axe head that is triangular in shape; Proximal end is pointed and round, beveled towards the distal end to a flattened cutting edge; Entire exterior surface is ground very smooth; Small in size; Overall color is light gray.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.0, Thickness = 1.5, Length = 5.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 2016-0002-0022   CAS 2016-0002-0022; Axe head
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Axe head
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Late 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description Axe head that is chipped to overall triangular shape; Proximal end is a rounded point, tapering toward the distal end which is beveled to a dull and rugged cutting edge; Entire exterior surface is ground very smooth; Overall color is dark brown.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.7, Thickness = 2.3, Length = 11.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2016-0002-0023   CAS 2016-0002-0023; Axe head
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Axe head
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Late 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description Stone axe head with a flattened cutting edge that is narrowingly triangular in cross-section; Overall shape is rectangular; Entire exterior surface is ground very smooth; Overall color is gray-brown with dark spots.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.8, Thickness = 1.9, Length = 8.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 2016-0002-0024   CAS 2016-0002-0024; Axe head
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Axe head
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Late 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description Axe head, symmetrical, smooth and polished; Sub-rectangular form and section with oval ends and straight rounded sides; The proximal end is ground; Distal end has a flattened cutting edge with chips on both corners; Small in size; Overall color is brown with sides slightly a shade darker.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.7, Thickness = 1.8, Length = 6.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 2016-0002-0025   CAS 2016-0002-0025; Axe head
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Axe head
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Late 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description Axe head, symmetrical, smooth and polished; Sub-rectangular form and section with oval ends and straight rounded sides; The proximal end is ground; Distal end has a flattened cutting edge; Small in size; Overall color is black.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.7, Thickness = 1.9, Length = 5.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 2016-0002-0026   CAS 2016-0002-0026; Axe head
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Axe head
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Late 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description Axe head; Tapering trapezoid; Ungrooved; Proximal end bluntly squared off, tapered towards the distal end that is beveled to a rounded cutting edge; Entire exterior surface is ground very smooth; Large in size; Overall color is black.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.5, Thickness = 2.8, Length = 12.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 2016-0002-0027   CAS 2016-0002-0027; Axe head
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Axe head
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Late 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description Axe head; Semi-rectangular and ungrooved; Proximal end squared off, tapered towards the distal end that is beveled to a straight cutting edge; Entire exterior surface is polished very smooth; Medium in size; Overall color is dark greenish-grey.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.8, Thickness = 2.1, Length = 9.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 2016-0002-0028   CAS 2016-0002-0028; Tapa beater
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Tapa beater
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Late 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description Tapa beater made of stone; Elongated cylindrical shape with both ends rounded; Distal end is decorated with rows of tiny rectangular cross hatching deeply incised into the stone; Distal end is carved with nine parallel grooves deeply incised and closely spaced; Overall color is dark brown.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 5.2, Length = 20.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 2016-0002-0029   CAS 2016-0002-0029; Axe head
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Axe head
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Late 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description Stone axe head with distal end bifacially thinned to form a very refined cutting edge; Overall color is gray.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.4, Thickness = 2.9, Length = 12.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 2016-0002-0030   CAS 2016-0002-0030; Axe head
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Axe head
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Late 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description Axe head; Long and ovoid; Proximal end is rounded point, tapering toward the distal end to a flattened cutting edge that is triangular in cross-section; Only one side is beveled; Entire exterior surface is ground smooth; Overall color is gray.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.7, Thickness = 2.4, Length = 11.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2016-0002-0031   CAS 2016-0002-0031; Axe head
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Axe head
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Late 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description Axe head that is chipped to overall triangular shape; Proximal end has a flattened cutting edge, tapered towards the distal end that is smoothly pointed; Entire exterior surface is ground smooth; Small in size; Overall color is black.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.2, Thickness = 2.3, Length = 8.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 2016-0002-0032   CAS 2016-0002-0032; Axe head
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Axe head
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Late 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description Axe head; Tapering trapezoid; Ungrooved; Proximal end squared off and marked with minor chips, tapering towards the distal end that is beveled to a straight cutting edge; Entire exterior surface is ground very smooth; Striations throughout the length of the stone; Medium in size; Overall color is black.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.9, Thickness = 2.2, Length = 11.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2016-0002-0033   CAS 2016-0002-0033; Axe head
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Axe head
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Late 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone
Description Stone axe head; Flat teardrop shape with pointed proximal end and wide, round distal end; Overall color gray.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.5, Thickness = 1.8, Length = 17.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 2016-0002-0034   CAS 2016-0002-0034; Axe head
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Axe head
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Solomon Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Bifaena Bay, Malaita Island
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Late 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone: jasper (chalcedony)
Description Axe head that is chipped to rectangular shape; Proximal end is squarely pointed and chipped, tapering towards the distal end that has been beveled to a flattened cutting edge; One side is very smooth, the other is rough; Beveled side shows a large dent near bulbar end; Edges show flake removal or blade scars; Overall color is brownish orange.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 6.2, Thickness = 3.1, Length = 12.4
Catalog Number CAS 2016-0002-0035   CAS 2016-0002-0035; Pestle
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Pestle
Culture Polynesian: Marquesan
Global Region Oceania
Country Marquesas Islands
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture Late 1900s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone: vesicular basalt
Description Stone pestle; Conical with flat base; Proximal end is missing; Entire surface smooth and polished; Overall all color dark gray.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.9, Max Diam = 11.7
Catalog Number CAS 2016-0003-0001   CAS 2016-0003-0001; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Polynesian: Fijian (?)
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji (?)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Wool
Description Polynesian mat woven largely in an under one / over one diagonal plaiting technique; Near edges, warps and wefts are split in half and briefly plaited under four / over four, then under two / over two; Some of the fiber ends are twisted along the ends and braided to form an additional reinforcing band along all four edges; Alternating rows of red and dark blue colored fringe woven along all edges, although these fibers are almost completely worn away; Dark secondary weft fibers are woven in an overlay pattern to form a rectangular border just inside the under four / over four design; Center area of mat is plain, as is the reverse face.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 116.0, Thickness = 0.3, Length = ca. 222.0
Catalog Number CAS 2016-0003-0002   CAS 2016-0003-0002; Mat
Category Textiles
Object Name Mat
Culture Polynesian: Fijian (?)
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji (?)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Wool
Description Polynesian mat woven largely in an under one / over one diagonal plaiting technique; Near edges, warps and wefts are split in half and briefly plaited under two / over two, followed by a graduated plaiting (under one / over one, under two / over two, up to six), ending in a second series of under two / over two; Some of the fiber ends are twisted along the ends and braided to form an additional reinforcing band along the long edges and all corners; Both short ends of the mat have center edges that are indented, where warps and wefts are turned at the ends to form self selvages; Alternating asymmetrical rows of colored fringe (greens, pinks, grays and black) woven along long edges and all corners, although these fibers are almost completely worn away; Dark fibers are woven into three rows of designs extending the length of the mat; Each of the three rows is unique, although similar to the other two; Parts of two of the three rows include secondary weft fibers creating an overlay pattern; Reverse shows entirety of one design row, partial design of other two.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 118.5, Thickness = 0.4, Length = ca. 226.0
Catalog Number CAS 2016-0005-0001   CAS 2016-0005-0001; Necklace
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970-80
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell: cowrie (Cypraeidae); Nylon string
Description Necklace constructed from cowrie shells strung together two deep to form a chain-like ring; Additional cowrie shells are attached by the short ends so that they protrude on both the interior and exterior of the ring.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 1.0, Max Diam = ca. 30.0
Catalog Number CAS 2016-0005-0002   CAS 2016-0005-0002; Necklace
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970-80
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell: cowrie (Cypraeidae); Nylon string
Description Necklace constructed from cowrie shells strung together two deep to form a chain-like ring; Additional cowrie shells are attached by the short ends so that they protrude on both the interior and exterior of the ring.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 1.3, Max Diam = ca. 29.0
Catalog Number CAS 2016-0005-0003   CAS 2016-0005-0003; Necklace
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970-80
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell: cowrie (Cypraeidae); Nylon string
Description Necklace constructed from cowrie shells strung together two deep to form a chain-like ring; Additional cowrie shells are attached by the short ends so that they protrude on the exterior of the ring.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 1.3, Max Diam = ca. 33.0
Catalog Number CAS 2016-0005-0004   CAS 2016-0005-0004; Necklace
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970-80
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell: cowrie (Cypraeidae); Nylon string
Description Necklace constructed from cowrie shells strung together two deep to form a chain-like ring; Additional cowrie shells are attached by the short ends so that they protrude on the exterior of the ring.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 1.6, Max Diam = ca. 30.0
Catalog Number CAS 2016-0005-0005   CAS 2016-0005-0005; Necklace
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970-80
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell: cowrie (Cypraeidae); Seeds; Nylon string
Description Necklace constructed from cowrie shells strung together two deep to form a chain-like ring; Additional cowrie shells are attached by the short ends so that they protrude on both the interior and exterior of the ring; Red seeds are interspersed among the shells.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 1.2, Max Diam = ca. 27.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2016-0005-0006   CAS 2016-0005-0006; Necklace
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970-80
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell: cowrie (Cypraeidae); Other shell; Nylon string
Description Necklace constructed from cowrie shells strung together two deep to form a chain-like ring; Small sea snail shells are attached by the short ends so that they protrude on both the interior and exterior of the ring.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 1.3, Max Diam = ca. 30.0
Catalog Number CAS 2016-0005-0007   CAS 2016-0005-0007; Necklace
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970-80
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell: cowrie (Cypraeidae); Other shell; Nylon string
Description Necklace constructed from cowrie shells attached in pairs; The pairs are strung separated by pairs of small univalve shells.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 1.5, Max Diam = ca. 29.0
Catalog Number CAS 2016-0005-0008A,B   CAS 2016-0005-0008A,B; Purse with wallet
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Purse with wallet
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Kosrae
County
Other Geographic Data Eastern Caroline Islands
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1986
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Commercial twine
Description A: Purse; B: Wallet; Purse with wallet, both woven of plant fibers; The purse is woven into a pouch with a fold-over top and has “KOSRAE” woven into the design on the front; The wallet folds into thirds; Both pieces have woven button clasps which secure via loop
Dimensions (cm) Width = A=29.8; B=11.0, Thickness = A=3.7; B=3.2, Length = A=39.8; B=22.9
Catalog Number CAS 2016-0005-0009   CAS 2016-0005-0009; Fish trap basket
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fish trap basket
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Pohnpei
County
Other Geographic Data Eastern Caroline Islands
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1985
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Plant fiber; Shell
Description Fish trap constructed of thin wooden slats secured by plant fiber; Ovoid shape with four long sticks creating a flat bottom; Narrowing channel leads fish through opening in one end into the receptacle; Shell fragment is tied to top of trap; Carrying strap is attached to either end of the trap.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.3, Width = 20.6, Length = 36.3
Catalog Number CAS 2016-0005-0010   CAS 2016-0005-0010; Coconut husker bench
Category Carvings; Tools & Implements
Object Name Coconut husker bench
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Pohnpei
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Nukuoro or Kapingamarangi, Eastern Caroline Islands
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1985
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Shell; Plant fiber
Description Coconut husker bench carved from a single piece of wood; Bench has four rectangular feet connected by lateral bars; Husking tool consists of a large piece of mother-of-pearl shell that has been hafted onto the protruding end of the bench; Distal edge of shell tool has been serrated.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 42.6, Width = 35.2, Length = 68.9
Catalog Number CAS 2016-0005-0011A-F   CAS 2016-0005-0011A-F; Outrigger canoe model with sail and 2 oars / paddles
Category Carvings; Watercraft
Object Name Outrigger canoe model with sail and 2 oars / paddles
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Pohnpei
County
Other Geographic Data Eastern Caroline Islands
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Plant fiber
Description Outrigger canoe model carved of wood, with woven mat sail and carved canoe bailer and two oars; Unpainted.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 37.2, Width = 23.3, Length = 51.0
Catalog Number CAS 2016-0005-0012A-E   CAS 2016-0005-0012A-E; Outrigger canoe model with sail and 2 oars / paddles
Category Carvings; Watercraft
Object Name Outrigger canoe model with sail and 2 oars / paddles
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Yap, Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1969
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Plant fiber; Paint
Description Outrigger canoe model carved of wood, with woven mat sail and two carved oars; Hull is painted red and black with white tips on both bow and stern; Red and black designs painted on both ends of outrigger, which is otherwise undecorated.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 70.0, Width = 63.8, Length = 93.1
Catalog Number CAS 2016-0005-0013   CAS 2016-0005-0013; Headband / shell lei
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Headband / shell lei
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970-80
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber: Pandanus leaves; Raffia grass leaves, Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells; Commercial wool yarn; Commercial thread
Description Headband / shell lei composed of a woven plant fiber ring to which cowrie shells are attached by the short ends so that they protrude on the exterior of the ring.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 18.0, Thickness = ca. 1.0, Length = ca. 23.0
Catalog Number CAS 2016-0005-0014   CAS 2016-0005-0014; Necklace
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1969
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Dye; Nylon string
Description Necklace composed of plant fibers split into fringe and attached to pink nylon stringing; Fibers are dyed maroon along the edges and with large green spots at intervals near the string.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 14.0, Thickness = ca. 1.0, Length = ca. 40.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2016-0005-0015   CAS 2016-0005-0015; Love stick
Category Carvings
Object Name Love stick
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Moen, Caroline Islands
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1968
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Pigment
Description Love stick carved from single piece of wood; Multiple delta designs anticipate the final point.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.4, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 27.9
Catalog Number CAS 2016-0005-0016   CAS 2016-0005-0016; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Caroline Islands
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1985
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Sea turtle shell (tortoiseshell); Chicken feathers; Dye
Description Fan composed of heart-shaped turtle shell piece surrounded by woven plant fiber and edged with white chicken feathers, four cluster of which are dyed blue, yellow and bright pink; Square woven plant fiber handle.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 24.6, Thickness = 1.8, Length = ca. 37.8
Catalog Number CAS 2016-0005-0017   CAS 2016-0005-0017; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Caroline Islands
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1985
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells; Dye
Description Large fan composed of rounded triangle framing three circles of red plant fiber, each of which is surrounded by four cowrie shells inside a plant fiber-wrapped circle; The rounded triangle is in turn framed by large fringes of plant fiber; Square woven plant fiber handle.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 43.7, Thickness = 2.3, Length = ca. 57.3
Catalog Number CAS 2016-0005-0018   CAS 2016-0005-0018; Handbag
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Handbag
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Caroline Islands
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1986
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Shell (univalve); Commercial cloth; Commercial thread
Description Boxy rectangular handbag composed of woven plant fiber with a fold-over lid and handle of two woven straps, each attached at both ends to a shorter side of the bag and looped together in the middle; Lid secures with a string which which loops over a shell clasp; Interior is lined with commercial cloth printed with pink and blue flowers on a pink background.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.4, Width = 16.5, Length = 22.1
Catalog Number CAS 2016-0005-0019   CAS 2016-0005-0019; Handbag
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Handbag
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Caroline Islands
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1986
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells; Sea turtle shell (tortoiseshell)
Description Boxy rectangular handbag composed of woven plant fiber with a hinged lid and handle of two woven straps, each attached at both ends to a longer side of the bag; Lid is secured with nothing save its own weight; All six sides of the bag have a rectangular section of turtle shell in the center surrounded by rows of cowrie shells; The longer sides of the bag have cowrie shells above and on both sides of the turtle shell; The shorter sides of the bag have cowrie shells above the turtle shell; The bottom side of the bag has cowrie shells on the two shorter sides; The top of the bag has a row of cowrie shells on all four sides of the turtle shell, with a double row on the shorter side.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.4, Width = 16.5, Length = 19.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 2016-0005-0020   CAS 2016-0005-0020; Basketry tray
Category Basketry
Object Name Basketry tray
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Caroline Islands
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description Very large round, flat basketry tray woven in rings cut with zigzagging lines creating a spiral effect.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 1.1, Max Diam = 90.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2016-0005-0021   CAS 2016-0005-0021; Basketry tray
Category Basketry
Object Name Basketry tray
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Caroline Islands
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description Oblong basketry tray with a round spiral center inside three oblong rings; Each set of rings is separated by an open chevron pattern; The central spiral touches the inner most ring on two sides and has six stepped weavings of decreasing length emanating from the other two sides.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 30.5, Thickness = 2.0, Length = 44.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 2016-0005-0022   CAS 2016-0005-0022; Basketry tray
Category Basketry
Object Name Basketry tray
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Caroline Islands
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description Oblong basketry tray with a round spiral center inside three oblong rings; Each set of rings is separated by an open chevron pattern; The central spiral touches the inner most ring on two sides and has a checker board-like pattern emanating from the other two sides.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 29.9, Thickness = 2.5, Length = 46.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 2016-0005-0023   CAS 2016-0005-0023; Basketry tray
Category Basketry
Object Name Basketry tray
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Caroline Islands
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1985
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Shells (univalve); Commercial plastic twine
Description Large round, flat basketry tray woven in circles attached by connecting weavings singly and in pairs; Into the center of the tray a circle is woven with a spoke-like design; Surrounding and slightly overlapping this center circle are four similar circles which are edged with univalve shells and attached on top of the tray; The entire tray is edged with univalve shells.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 1.5, Max Diam = 44.8
Catalog Number CAS 2016-0005-0024   CAS 2016-0005-0024; Basketry tray
Category Basketry
Object Name Basketry tray
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Caroline Islands
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1985
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Shells (univalve); Commercial plastic twine
Description Large round, flat basketry tray woven in circles attached by connecting weavings which form diamond shapes; Into the center of the tray a circle is woven with a spoke-like design; Surrounding this center circle are connecting weavings in the shape of a four-petaled flower; The entire tray is edged with univalve shells.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 1.0, Max Diam = 47.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2016-0005-0025   CAS 2016-0005-0025; Basketry tray
Category Basketry
Object Name Basketry tray
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Caroline Islands
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1985
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells
Description Large round, flat basketry tray woven in 8 leaf-shaped designs; Center of tray has a large mottled brown cowrie shell surrounded by a ring of brown cowrie shells inside a ring of small white cowrie shells.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 2.4, Max Diam = 55.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 2016-0005-0026   CAS 2016-0005-0026; Basketry tray
Category Basketry
Object Name Basketry tray
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Caroline Islands
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1985
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells
Description Large round basketry tray with very shallow sides; Two outer rings are separated by chevron designs; Center of tray has a woven flower-like design surrounded by a ring of cowrie shells.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 4.6, Max Diam = 49.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 2016-0005-0027   CAS 2016-0005-0027; Basketry tray
Category Basketry
Object Name Basketry tray
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Caroline Islands
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1985
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Shell: cowrie (Cypraeidae) and marine snail (Turbo petholatus) operculum
Description Large round, flat basketry tray woven in 6 leaf-shaped designs; Center of tray has a green and brown shell surrounded by an open ring of brown cowrie shells inside a ring of small white cowrie shells.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 1.3, Max Diam = 44.0
Catalog Number CAS 2016-0005-0028   CAS 2016-0005-0028; Basketry tray
Category Basketry
Object Name Basketry tray
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Caroline Islands
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1985
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells; Dye
Description Large round, flat basketry tray with three outer rings surrounding a large interior circle; Outer rings are separated by chevron designs in two cases and a ring of cowrie shells in the third; Inner ring has six profile floral-like (or crown-like) designs, the upper parts of which are dyed pink, purple and blue, and which are separated from each other by the points of a star pattern; Inside this design is a large mottled brown cowrie shell surrounded by an open ring of white cowrie shells.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 2.1, Max Diam = 56.9
Catalog Number CAS 2016-0005-0029   CAS 2016-0005-0029; Basketry tray
Category Basketry
Object Name Basketry tray
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Caroline Islands
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1985
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells; Wood
Description Large round, flat basketry tray with a round wooden center piece carved with a palm tree and beach design in bas relief; Wooden piece is surrounded by a row of chevron designs inside a ring of cowrie shells; Around this is a series of woven fan-like designs inside a final ring of chevron designs; “E.H.R.” is engraved on the back of the wooden panel.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 1.8, Max Diam = 55.8
Catalog Number CAS 2016-0005-0030   CAS 2016-0005-0030; Basketry tray
Category Basketry
Object Name Basketry tray
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Caroline Islands
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1985
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells; Sea turtle shell (tortoiseshell)
Description Large round, flat basketry tray with a round turtle shell center surrounded by a row of chevron designs inside a ring of cowrie shells; Around this is a series of woven profile floral-like (or crown-like) designs inside a final ring of chevron designs.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 2.8, Max Diam = 60.7
Catalog Number CAS 2016-0005-0031   CAS 2016-0005-0031; Basketry star
Category Basketry
Object Name Basketry star
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Caroline Islands, probably
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1985
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells; Dye
Description Flat basketry plaque in the shape of a star; A ring of cowrie shells forms the center, surrounded by a wide woven ring with pink-dyed radiating spokes; A second ring of cowrie shells is framed by a second, thinner woven ring with pink-dyed radiating spokes; A five-pointed star outlined with cowrie shells forms the outer most border; Inside each of the star’s points is a woven floral-like design dyed blue with a “bouquet” of seven cowrie shells.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 32.5, Thickness = 1.0, Length = 31.5
Catalog Number CAS 2016-0005-0032   CAS 2016-0005-0032; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk)
County
Other Geographic Data Caroline Islands, probably
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1980
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description Basket with scalloped edges and two thin, rounded handles; Sides of basket alternate between open weave and a tight stepped-design weave; Base is tightly woven with three narrow open weave details.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.3, Width = 22.8, Length = 25.5
Catalog Number CAS 2016-0005-0033   CAS 2016-0005-0033; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese or Marshallese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia or Marshall Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk) or Marshall Islands
County
Other Geographic Data Caroline Islands or Marshall Islands
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1985
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells
Description Basket with sides composed of tightly woven stepped, leaf-like designs framed in peaked shapes; Rim of basket is fairly wide and horizontal with chevron patterns; Base consists of a ring of five medium-sized, brown mottled cowrie shells surrounded by a ring of chevrons.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.4, Max Diam = 31.3
Catalog Number CAS 2016-0005-0034   CAS 2016-0005-0034; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese or Marshallese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia or Marshall Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk) or Marshall Islands
County
Other Geographic Data Caroline Islands or Marshall Islands
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1985
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells; Dye
Description Shallow basket with sides woven in flat horizontal strips; Base consists of a coil of dyed plant fiber creating a rainbow-like pattern; A ring of cowrie shells surrounds the coil and is in turn surrounded by rings of green and purple dyed strips; A second ring of cowrie shells frames the green and purple dyed rings; The outer most ring on the base is a series of purple, yellow, red and green rings.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.7, Max Diam = 32.0
Catalog Number CAS 2016-0005-0035   CAS 2016-0005-0035; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Micronesian: Chuukese or Marshallese
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia or Marshall Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Chuuk (Truk) or Marshall Islands
County
Other Geographic Data Caroline Islands or Marshall Islands
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1985
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells; Dye
Description Shallow basket with sides woven in flat horizontal strips; Base consists of a netting of pink-dyed plant fiber surrounded by four rings of cowrie shells; Each ring is separated by a narrow ring of plant fiber; The warps are dyed pink and the wefts are dyed green; The rim of the basket is decorated with outward-facing cowrie shells attached at the ends.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.4, Max Diam = 34.5
Catalog Number CAS 2016-0005-0036   CAS 2016-0005-0036; Navigational chart (map)
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Navigational chart (map)
Culture Micronesian: Marshallese
Global Region Oceania
Country Marshall Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Majuro Atoll
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Majuro
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1976
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood: bamboo; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells; Twine; Commercial sticky paper; Ink; Commercial tape
Description Navigational chart of part of the Marshall Islands; Constructed of four trimmed bamboo strips that are lashed together to form a rectangular frame; Additional overlapping bamboo strips are then laid across the frame horizontally and diagonally, representing ocean currents; Individual islands and atolls are represented by single cowrie shells that are tied to the bamboo strips.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 49.9, Thickness = 2.0, Length = 50.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 2016-0005-0037   CAS 2016-0005-0037; Navigational chart (map)
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Navigational chart (map)
Culture Micronesian: Marshallese
Global Region Oceania
Country Marshall Islands
State/Prov./Dist. Majuro Atoll
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Majuro
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood: bamboo; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells; Twine; Commercial sticky paper; Ink
Description Navigational chart of part of the Marshall Islands; Constructed of four trimmed bamboo strips that are lashed together to form a rectangular frame; Additional overlapping bamboo strips are then laid across the frame horizontally and diagonally, representing ocean currents; Individual islands and atolls are represented by single cowrie shells that are tied to the bamboo strips.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 65.9, Thickness = 2.1, Length = 58.2
Catalog Number CAS 2016-0005-0038   CAS 2016-0005-0038; Wood carving (meeting house)
Category Carvings
Object Name Wood carving (meeting house)
Culture Micronesian: Palauan
Global Region Oceania
Country Palau
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Koror, Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1972
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Three dimensional wood carving depicting a men’s meeting house, carved from a single piece of wood; Bas relief details display the steeply pitched, thatched roof and story board designs of a traditional meeting house; Such structures are used only by men's societies.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 29.9, Width = 7.6, Length = 9.4
Catalog Number CAS 2017-0002-0001   CAS 2017-0002-0001; Adze
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Adze
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Shell (Tridacna sp.); Coconut husk fiber
Description Hafted adze consisting of an elongated Tridacna shell that has been cut down, ground smooth overall and thinned to a rounded cutting edge on its distal end; Proximal end is hafted to a wooden handle that has been cut from a tree branch and includes a V-notch, with the branch itself serving as the adze handle and the portion above the V-notch (from the trunk of the tree) serving as the support for the adze blade, which is positioned against the wood and then secured with plant fiber cordage.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 37.9, Thickness = 9.5, Length = 74.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0002-0002   CAS 2017-0002-0002; Spear
Category Ceremonial Items
Object Name Spear
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Pigment
Description Long ceremonial spear, carved from a single piece of wood, with a cylindrical shaft that accounts for approximately one third of the spear's total length and expands gradually from the proximal end to its maximum diameter at the spear's midpoint; The distal end is carved in a series of seven sets of barbs of graduated size, which extend downward towards shaft from the pointed tip; Barbed ends have been painted black, and a simple black geometric design decorates the portion of shaft below the barbs; The proximal end has been carved to a fluted and spindle-shaped point; Proximal end is also primarily painted black interspersed with undyed bands.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 3.7, Length = 135.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0002-0003   CAS 2017-0002-0003; Currency
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Currency
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone: limestone
Description Small replica of currency representing traditional hereditary currency discs that are carved from large pieces of limestone; This example is also carved from stone and possibly created out of a broken section of a full-sized piece; Carved into a round disk that is biconvex in cross-section, with a slightly raised area in the center of each face; A single hole has been drilled through the center; Color is marbled off-white.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 3.9, Max Diam = 17.6
Catalog Number CAS 2017-0002-0004   CAS 2017-0002-0004; Currency
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Currency
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone: limestone
Description Small replica of currency representing traditional hereditary currency discs that are carved from large pieces of limestone; This example is also carved from stone and possibly created out of a broken section of a full-sized piece; Carved into an oval disk that is biconvex in cross-section, with a slightly raised area in the center of each face; A single hole has been drilled through the center; Color is marbled off-white.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 11.4, Thickness = 2.5, Length = 13.1
Catalog Number CAS 2017-0002-0005   CAS 2017-0002-0005; Currency
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Currency
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell: Black-lipped pearl oyster (Pinctada margaritifera); Coconut husk fiber; Resin
Description Currency created from a piece of black-lipped pearl oyster shell from which portions have been cut off from each side, forming a roughly rectangular shape; Coconut fiber cords have been woven into a handle, secured to the narrower end of the shell; Fibers tapers and ends in loose fibers exposed as fringe; According to original accession entry for similar pieces (CAS 0477), this item functioned as a prestigious gift presented to the chiefs of Yap Island by residents of the outer Caroline Islands.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.4, Width = 9.1, Length = ca. 39.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0002-0006   CAS 2017-0002-0006; Currency
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Currency
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell: Gold-lipped pearl oyster (Pinctada maxima); Coconut husk fiber
Description Currency created from nearly complete half of gold-lipped clam shell from which a very small portion has been cut off from one side; Single hole has been drilled through the hinge end of shell and a loop of coconut husk fiber cordage has been passed through it, then enclosed within a bundle of loose coconut fibers, and the whole bundle has been coil-wrapped with more cordage; According to original accession entry for similar pieces (CAS 0477), this item functioned as a prestigious gift presented to the chiefs of Yap Island by residents of the outer Caroline Islands.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.7, Width = 21.1, Length = 22.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0002-0007   CAS 2017-0002-0007; Currency
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Currency
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell: Gold-lipped pearl oyster (Pinctada maxima); Coconut husk fiber
Description Currency created from nearly complete half of gold-lipped clam shell from which a very small portion has been cut off from one side; Single hole has been drilled through the hinge end of shell and a loop of coconut husk fiber cordage has been passed through it, then enclosed within a bundle of loose coconut fibers, and the whole bundle has been coil-wrapped with more cordage; According to original accession entry for similar pieces (CAS 0477), this item functioned as a prestigious gift presented to the chiefs of Yap Island by residents of the outer Caroline Islands.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.4, Width = 21.0, Length = 23.0
Catalog Number CAS 2017-0002-0008   CAS 2017-0002-0008; Currency
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Currency
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell: Gold-lipped pearl oyster (Pinctada maxima); Coconut husk fiber
Description Currency created from nearly complete half of gold-lipped clam shell from which a small portion has been cut off from each side; Single hole has been drilled through the hinge end of shell and a loop of coconut husk fiber cordage has been passed through it, then enclosed within a bundle of loose coconut fibers, and the whole bundle has been coil-wrapped with more cordage; According to original accession entry for similar pieces (CAS 0477), this item functioned as a prestigious gift presented to the chiefs of Yap Island by residents of the outer Caroline Islands.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.9, Width = 19.0, Length = 20.1
Catalog Number CAS 2017-0002-0009   CAS 2017-0002-0009; Currency
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Currency
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell: Gold-lipped pearl oyster (Pinctada maxima); Coconut husk fiber
Description Currency created from nearly complete half of gold-lipped clam shell from which a small portion has been cut off from each side; Single hole has been drilled through the hinge end of shell and a loop of coconut husk fiber cordage has been passed through it, then enclosed within a bundle of loose coconut fibers, and the whole bundle has been coil-wrapped with more cordage; According to original accession entry for similar pieces (CAS 0477), this item functioned as a prestigious gift presented to the chiefs of Yap Island by residents of the outer Caroline Islands.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.2, Width = 16.6, Length = 20.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0002-0010   CAS 2017-0002-0010; Currency
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Currency
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell: Black-lipped pearl oyster (Pinctada margaritifera); Coconut husk fiber
Description Series of five pieces of currency strung together; Each piece is constructed from one half of a black-lipped pearl oyster shell; Four of the shells have had a small portion cut off from each side, the fifth shell being intact; Each shell has a single hole drilled through the hinge end, and a loop of coconut husk fiber cordage has been passed through it; The cordage has been coil-wrapped with more cordage and attached to a long piece of coil-wrapped, coconut husk fiber cordage; This cordage terminates at one end of the series with a shell, the other end is looped back upon itself; Two of the shells have detached from the series; According to original accession entry for similar pieces (CAS 0477), currency such as this functioned as a prestigious gift presented to the chiefs of Yap Island by residents of the outer Caroline Islands.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 206.5, Thickness = 3.0, Length = ca. 22.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0002-0011   CAS 2017-0002-0011; Belt
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Belt
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Clam shell; Coconut shell (?); Sea turtle shell (tortoiseshell); Hibiscus fiber
Description Woman’s belt comprising nine side-by-side strands of small white shell disk beads and dark brown coconut shell or turtle shell disk beads, all strung on hibiscus fiber cordage; Beads are strung in alternating brown and white blocks of color, separated by long, narrow turtle shell spacer bars, to form geometric patterns; At each end, the hibiscus fibers on which the beads are strung become warp fibers and are woven in a twining technique using additional hibiscus fibers as the wefts, forming a small triangular area before the warp fibers are again recombined into three groups which are then braided together to form long end ties; Near the end of each tie, the fibers are tied off, leaving the remaining fibers as short fringe; According to original accession entry for similar piece (CAS 0477), this type of belt is worn for prestige and as a display of wealth.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.7, Thickness = 0.8, Length = ca. 127.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0002-0012   CAS 2017-0002-0012; Belt
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Belt
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Clam shell; Coconut shell (?); Sea turtle shell (tortoiseshell); Coconut shell husk
Description Woman’s belt comprising nine side-by-side strands of small white shell disk beads and dark brown coconut shell or turtle shell disk beads, all strung on coconut shell husk fiber cordage; Beads are strung in alternating brown and white blocks of color, separated by long, narrow turtle shell spacer bars, to form geometric patterns; At each end, the fiber cordage is woven loosely together, forming a small triangular area before being combined into three groups which are then braided together to form long end ties; Near the end of each tie, the fibers are tied off, leaving the remaining fibers as fringe; According to original accession entry for similar piece (CAS 0477), this type of belt is worn for prestige and as a display of wealth.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.7, Thickness = 0.9, Length = ca. 123.5
Catalog Number CAS 2017-0002-0013   CAS 2017-0002-0013; Belt
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Belt
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut shell; Clam shell; Coconut shell husk
Description Belt composed of double strand of large, brown, coconut shell disk beads, all of roughly the same size; Sections of brown shell beads are divided by larger, rectangular white clam shell beads which span the length of the double strand; Four white clam shell disk beads are clustered together on one strand near the proximal end; Ends have additional rectangular beads of both clam and coconut shell, and are knotted together to form continuous strand.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 3.6, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 69.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0002-0014   CAS 2017-0002-0014; Belt
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Belt
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell: cowrie (Cypraeidae); Metal; Plant fiber
Description Belt composed of cowrie shells strung together on metal attachment chains; Metal chains attached to shells with plant fiber cordage glued into crevice of shell; Shells are clustered in groups of four, connected together at the narrow ends; The wider ends are paired together, creating an X-like pattern; Belt fastener is a two-piece, thin, square metal plate with a small hook extending for clasp closure; Both pieces of fastener have rounded ends with incised lines along edges.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.1, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 69.5
Catalog Number CAS 2017-0002-0015   CAS 2017-0002-0015; Headband
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Headband
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell: Conus; Plant fiber; Dye
Description Headband composed of single strand of conus shells attached to flat, plant fiber band; Band composed of parallel strips of undyed fiber wrapped with green dyed fibers forming a chevron-like pattern; Shells have had a hole drilled into the narrow end and and thus sewn to the band adjacent to one another.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 7.5, Thickness = 1.2, Length = ca. 28.0
Catalog Number CAS 2017-0002-0016   CAS 2017-0002-0016; Headband
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Headband
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell: Conus; Plant fiber; Dye
Description Headband composed of single strand of conus shells attached to flat, plant fiber band; Band composed of parallel strips of undyed fiber wrapped with green and pink dyed fibers forming a chevron-like pattern; Shells have had a hole drilled into the narrow end and and thus sewn to the band adjacent to one another.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 7.0, Thickness = 1.0, Length = ca. 26.0
Catalog Number CAS 2017-0002-0017   CAS 2017-0002-0017; Necklace
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell: cowrie (Cypraeidae) and gastropod; Nylon string
Description Shell necklace comprised of small, brown and white gastropod shells strung together; Thirteen clusters of six cowrie shells creating a floral designs are evenly spread around the necklace.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 8.0, Thickness = ca. 2.5, Length = ca. 49.0
Catalog Number CAS 2017-0002-0018   CAS 2017-0002-0018; Necklace
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell: cowrie (Cypraeidae) and Conus; Nylon string
Description Shell necklace comprised primarily of single brown and white conus shells strung together end-to-end; Eight clusters of cowrie shells grouped into fours creating a floral designs are spread around the necklace, with two clusters close together near the end.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 5.0, Thickness = ca. 1.0, Length = ca. 47.0
Catalog Number CAS 2017-0002-0019   CAS 2017-0002-0019; Necklace
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell: spiny oyster (Spondylus sp.) ?; Coconut shell; Coconut husk fiber
Description Very long, single strand necklace comprised mostly of small, irregularly shaped, orange shell disc beads separated by small coconut shell disc beads; Tabular, roughly triangular orange shell pendant beads of graduated sizes are spaced at regular intervals, with largest pendant at distal end; Strung on 2-ply coconut cordage; Ends of cordage are knotted together to form continuous strand, with white and very dark blue spherical glass beads, red shell disk beads, and rectangular orange shell bead strung at the knot.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 8.0, Thickness = ca. 3.0, Length = ca. 76.5
Catalog Number CAS 2017-0002-0020   CAS 2017-0002-0020; Armband
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Armband
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell: Conus
Description Armband made from a large conus shell whose proximal and distal ends have both been completely removed, along with the entire interior structure and approximately one-quarter of the side, leaving only one complete ring of shell at its widest point and most of the outermost section of the original shell; All cut edges have been ground smooth; Traditionally, this type of ornament was worn on one’s lower arm near the elbow, but only by men of a certain class.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 9.6, Length = 11.5
Catalog Number CAS 2017-0002-0021   CAS 2017-0002-0021; Armband
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Armband
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell: Conus
Description Armband made from a large conus shell whose proximal and distal ends have both been completely removed, along with the entire interior structure and approximately one-quarter of the side, leaving only one complete ring of shell at its widest point and most of the outermost section of the original shell; All cut edges have been ground smooth; Traditionally, this type of ornament was worn on one’s lower arm near the elbow, but only by men of a certain class.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 11.0, Length = 14.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0002-0022   CAS 2017-0002-0022; Bracelet
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bracelet
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell: Conus
Description Narrow, circular band bracelet made by removing the entire upper portion from a bivalve shell and grinding and polishing the cut edges very smooth; Except for being polished, the bracelet is completely undecorated.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 1.0, Max Diam = 7.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0002-0023   CAS 2017-0002-0023; Bracelet
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bracelet
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell: Conus
Description Narrow, circular band bracelet made by removing the entire upper portion from a bivalve shell and grinding and polishing the cut edges very smooth; Except for being polished, the bracelet is completely undecorated.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.9, Max Diam = 7.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0002-0024   CAS 2017-0002-0024; Bracelet
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bracelet
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell: Conus
Description Narrow, circular band bracelet made by removing the entire upper portion from a bivalve shell and grinding and polishing the cut edges very smooth; Except for being polished, the bracelet is completely undecorated.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.9, Max Diam = 7.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0002-0025   CAS 2017-0002-0025; Bracelet
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bracelet
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell: cowrie (Cypraeidae); Metal; Plant fiber
Description Bracelet of cowrie shells strung together on metal attachment chains; Metal chains attached to shells with plant fiber cordage glued into crevice of shell; Center design is a cluster of four cowrie shells in a floral-like pattern; Three single cowrie shells are strung on either end of the center design.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.5, Thickness = 1.1, Length = 20.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0002-0026   CAS 2017-0002-0026; Bracelet
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bracelet
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Sea turtle shell (tortoiseshell)
Description Bracelet fashioned from a very narrow strip of turtle shell that is tapered at each end and then probably steamed and bent into circular shape; Entire piece has been polished smooth.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 5.3, Length = 0.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0002-0027   CAS 2017-0002-0027; Bracelet
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bracelet
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Sea turtle shell (tortoiseshell)
Description Bracelet fashioned from a narrow strip of turtle shell that is tapered at each end and then probably steamed and bent into circular shape; Entire piece has been polished smooth.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 5.8, Length = 2.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0002-0028   CAS 2017-0002-0028; Comb / hair ornament
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Comb / hair ornament
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Sea turtle shell (tortoiseshell)
Description Hair comb fashioned from rectangular piece of turtle shell that has been highly polished on both faces; 19 teeth averaging 5 cm in length are cut along lower edge, while upper edge is cut into decorative scalloped shape; Entire comb has been steamed and bent into concave shape.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 9.4, Thickness = 0.2, Length = 4.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0002-0029   CAS 2017-0002-0029; Comb / hair ornament
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Comb / hair ornament
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Plant fiber
Description Hair comb made from thin bamboo strips that are attached together at the center with fiber binding; Beyond the bound area, the bamboo strips splay outward to form the comb's very long teeth; Two sets of brown and undyed fibers bind the teeth decoratively as they expand outward; On opposite end, the strips are cut off evenly except for the two center strips and two on each outer end which extend outward; Center pair of distal ends are broken off, one at the base, one halfway; One pair of outer distal ends are broken off at base.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 9.3, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 36.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0002-0030   CAS 2017-0002-0030; Comb / hair ornament
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Comb / hair ornament
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Hair comb made from thin bamboo strips that are attached together at the center and held together with 4 bamboo pegs; Beyond the pegged area, the bamboo strips splay outward to form the comb's very long teeth; On opposite end, the strips are cut off evenly near the center, except for the two center strips and one on each outer end which extend outward; Center pair of distal ends are broken off near tip; Both outer distal ends are broken off.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 9.7, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 36.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0002-0031   CAS 2017-0002-0031; Comb / hair ornament
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Comb / hair ornament
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Hair comb made from thin bamboo strips that are attached together at the center and held together with 3 bamboo pegs; Beyond the pegged area, the bamboo strips splay outward to form the comb's very long teeth; On opposite end, the strips are cut off evenly near the center, except for the two center strips and two on each outer end which extend outward; Center pair of distal ends are broken off near tip; One pair of side distal ends are broken off near base.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 7.9, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 46.8
Catalog Number CAS 2017-0002-0032   CAS 2017-0002-0032; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Dye
Description Handheld fan, of narrow pandanus fiber strips woven primarily in simple plaiting (over one, under one) technique; Center circular area incorporates a horizontal brown and reddish-brown design and has a superimposed border of reddish-brown and undyed strips; Wide exterior border of brown and undyed strips surrounds the circle; Handle is made from flat piece of wood that has been completely wrapped in dark brown and undyed fibers fibers woven into geometric designs; Short plant fiber string looped through the end.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 22.0, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 30.3
Catalog Number CAS 2017-0002-0033   CAS 2017-0002-0033; Fan
Category Basketry; Tools & Implements
Object Name Fan
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Dye
Description Handheld fan, of narrow pandanus fiber strips woven primarily in simple plaiting (over one, under one) technique; Center circular area incorporates a horizontal brown and red design and has a superimposed border of greyish-brown and undyed strips; Wide exterior border of dark brown, greyish-brown and undyed strips surrounds the circle; Handle is made from flat piece of wood that has been completely wrapped in dark brown, red and undyed fibers fibers woven into triangular designs.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 23.5, Thickness = 0.7, Length = 39.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0002-0034   CAS 2017-0002-0034; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Dye
Description Man's and/or woman's wrap-around skirt; Rectangular in shape and woven on loom; Overall pattern consists of alternating undyed and dyed red and black bands; Three panels of 7 geometric designs each, created with undyed fibers within the black bands, occur at either end of the skirt; Weft fibers extend at both ends as long fringe.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 50.0, Thickness = 0.1, Length = ca. 145.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0002-0035   CAS 2017-0002-0035; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Dye
Description Man's and/or woman's wrap-around skirt; Rectangular in shape and woven on loom; Overall pattern consists of alternating undyed and dyed red and black bands; Three panels of 5, 7 and 5 geometric designs each, created with undyed fibers within the black bands, occur at either end of the skirt; Weft fibers extend at both ends as long fringe.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 46.0, Thickness = 0.1, Length = ca. 150.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0002-0036   CAS 2017-0002-0036; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Dye
Description Man's and/or woman's wrap-around skirt; Rectangular in shape and woven on loom; Overall pattern consists of alternating undyed and dyed red and black bands; Three panels of 5 geometric designs each, created with undyed fibers within the black bands, occur at either end of the skirt; Weft fibers extend at both ends as long fringe.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 43.0, Thickness = 0.1, Length = ca. 155.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0002-0037   CAS 2017-0002-0037; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Dye
Description Man's and/or woman's wrap-around skirt; Rectangular in shape and woven on loom; Overall pattern consists of alternating undyed and dyed red and black bands; Three panels of 5 geometric designs each, created with undyed fibers within the black bands, occur at either end of the skirt; Weft fibers extend at both ends as short fringe; Colors are substantially faded.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 43.0, Thickness = 0.1, Length = ca. 125.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0002-0038   CAS 2017-0002-0038; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Dye
Description Man's and/or woman's wrap-around skirt; Rectangular in shape and woven on loom; Overall pattern consists of alternating undyed and purple bands; Weft fibers extend at both ends as long fringe.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 53.0, Thickness = 0.1, Length = ca. 154.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0002-0039   CAS 2017-0002-0039; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Dye
Description Man's and/or woman's wrap-around skirt; Rectangular in shape and woven on loom; Overall pattern consists of alternating undyed, purple and (faded) black bands; Weft fibers extend at both ends as long fringe.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 47.0, Thickness = 0.1, Length = ca. 145.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0002-0040   CAS 2017-0002-0040; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Dye
Description Man's and/or woman's wrap-around skirt; Rectangular in shape and woven on loom; Overall pattern consists of alternating undyed and purple bands, with single black band in center of design; Weft fibers extend at both ends as long fringe.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 47.0, Thickness = 0.1, Length = ca. 139.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0002-0041   CAS 2017-0002-0041; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Dye
Description Skirt of three tiered, fringed layers; Made from numerous small bundles of natural undyed and dyed raffia grass leaves that are doubled over a length of coconut fiber cordage; Bundles are held in place by additional raffia grass fibers that are woven in a twining technique along the top of the skirt; Secondary bundles of dyed raffia grass leaves that are shorter on the front of the skirt are laid over the layer of longer leaves and gathered into the twined rows along the top; Cordage extends out from both ends and probably served to tie ends of skirt together after it was wrapped around wearer’s waist.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 66.0, Thickness = ca. 4.0, Length = ca. 55.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0002-0042   CAS 2017-0002-0042; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Dye
Description Skirt of three tiered, fringed layers; Made from numerous small bundles of natural undyed and dyed raffia grass leaves that are doubled over a length of coconut fiber cordage; Bundles are held in place by additional raffia grass fibers that are woven in a twining technique along the top of the skirt; Secondary bundles of dyed raffia grass leaves that are shorter on the front of the skirt are laid over the layer of longer leaves and gathered into the twined rows along the top; Cordage extends out from both ends and probably served to tie ends of skirt together after it was wrapped around wearer’s waist.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 84.0, Thickness = ca. 4.0, Length = ca. 73.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0002-0043   CAS 2017-0002-0043; Purse
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Purse
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description Rectangular purse of narrow, undyed pandanus fiber strips that are woven in simple (over one, under one) plaiting technique; Bottom and side edges of purse form their own selvages; Reverse side of purse extends up and folds over front to form flap; Braided pandanus fiber strap is woven into upper corners of purse.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 17.6, Thickness = 2.0, Length = 10.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0002-0044   CAS 2017-0002-0044; Purse
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Purse
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description Rectangular bag woven entirely of plaited, undyed pandanus strips in two layers -- wide pandanus strips on interior and narrow strips on exterior; Exterior layer on back side of bag extends beyond top of bag and is folded over to form a flap on the front; Color differentiation results in all-over design on exterior of bag consisting of network of large, contiguous, uneven open squares woven of undyed pandanus.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 30.5, Thickness = 1.8, Length = 15.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0002-0045   CAS 2017-0002-0045; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Basketry
Object Name Hat
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant material
Description Large, round brimless hat with a somewhat peaked dome; Interior and exterior are woven in an open lattice pattern of plain, narrowly split cane or bamboo rods, with a layer of pandanus leaves sandwiched between them; Crown rises in center to a secondary rounded dome that is decorated on exterior with pieces of brown leaves that are arranged to form a 6-petal floral motif, two of which have been damaged.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.2, Max Diam = 43.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0002-0046A,B   CAS 2017-0002-0046A,B; Shoes
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Shoes
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Pigment
Description Pair of children’s braided sandals with slightly raised heel; Four braided strips of dyed purple fibers form a strap across the toes, with yellow decorative braided loop in center; Back of heel has dyed purple fiber detail; Braided heel strap at back is interspersed with both natural and dyed purple and yellow fibers.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.6, Width = 7.3, Length = 18.0
Catalog Number CAS 2017-0002-0047   CAS 2017-0002-0047; Figurine (“monkey god” female)
Category Carvings
Object Name Figurine (“monkey god” female)
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Shell: nacre (mother-of-pearl); Tar
Description Carved female monkey figure depicting a Ulithi, a guardian to protect the spirits of the dead; Carved from single piece of light-weight brown wood, figure squats with legs apart, feet and knees facing forward, and hands on knees; Figure is frowning crookedly and has up-turned eyes with rounded bottom and straight top edges made of mother-of-pearl inlay with round, dark painted pupils.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.5, Width = 7.7, Length = 7.5
Catalog Number CAS 2017-0002-0048   CAS 2017-0002-0048; Figurine (“monkey god” male)
Category Carvings
Object Name Figurine (“monkey god” male)
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Shell: nacre (mother-of-pearl); Tar
Description Carved male monkey figure depicting a Ulithi, a guardian to protect the spirits of the dead; Carved from single piece of dense brown wood, figure squats with legs apart, feet and knees facing forward, and hands on knees; Figure is frowning and has up-turned eyes with rounded bottom and straight top edges made of mother-of-pearl inlay with round, dark painted pupils.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 20.9, Width = 10.5, Length = 8.7
Catalog Number CAS 2017-0002-0049   CAS 2017-0002-0049; Figurine (woman)
Category Carvings
Object Name Figurine (woman)
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Paint; Plant fiber; String
Description 3-dimensional carving of a woman standing with arms at her sides, legs together, feet facing forward, upon a round base; She is wearing only a long, multi-colored, plant fiber skirt with a short fringe on top; Her carved hair is pulled back from her face and extends out behind her into a blunt point curved towards her right; Hair, eyes, eyebrows and nipples are stained dark brown and her lips are stained red; Figure and base are carved from single piece of lightweight, light-colored wood.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 41.8, Width = 11.6, Length = 12.1
Catalog Number CAS 2017-0002-0050   CAS 2017-0002-0050; Figurine (man)
Category Carvings
Object Name Figurine (man)
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Paint
Description 3-dimensional carving of a man standing with arms at his sides, legs together, feet facing forward, upon a round base; Man is unclothed, but bas relief carving on his chest and back may depict clothing or tattoos; Lower back and buttocks have penciled outline for incised tattoos which have not yet been cut out; His carved hair is pulled back away from his face and extends straight out behind him into a blunt point; Eyes and eyebrows are stained brown and his lips are stained red; Figure and base are carved from single piece of lightweight, light-colored wood.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 46.1, Width = 13.2, Length = 13.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0002-0051   CAS 2017-0002-0051; Outrigger canoe model with sail
Category Carvings; Watercraft
Object Name Outrigger canoe model with sail
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Plant fiber; Paint; Thread
Description Outrigger canoe model carved of wood, with woven mat sail; Hull is painted in a red and black design with undyed symmetrical tips on both bow and stern; Red and black designs painted on both ends of outrigger, which is otherwise undecorated; Sides of hull taper towards the bottom to form a very narrow, but flat keel; Ends of hull taper upward slightly; Triangular sail woven of pandanus fibers in a simple plaiting technique, with the cut edges folded over and sewn down with thread; Long wooden support poles are secured along two sides of the sail; A third movable pole is loose and would support the sail; Short wooden crossbars are positioned regularly across the hull from side to side, with each end extending just through the sides of the hull; Single outrigger attached to slatted platform extending from the center of one side of the canoe; A rectangular fishing platform constructed of a three-sided wooden frame a bar on the four side, and filled in with thin slats has completely detached from the canoe.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 60.0, Width = 32.5, Length = 65.6
Catalog Number CAS 2017-0002-0052   CAS 2017-0002-0052; Container
Category Carvings; Vessels
Object Name Container
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood: monkey pod (Albizia saman)
Description Carved block of monkey pod wood, rectangular with squared edges; Three deep depressions are carved into the frontal surface for storage: one square, one single circle, and one that appears to be two merged circles; Base is convex.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.2, Width = 15.4, Length = 18.5
Catalog Number CAS 2017-0004-0006   CAS 2017-0004-0006; Axe
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Axe
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone; Wood; Rattan; Pork fat
Description Axe with elongated, curved wooden handle that comes to a point at the proximal end of the shaft; Stone blade fits into distal end of the shaft and is secured with woven rattan wrapping, covered in pork fat; The axe head has a wooden extension that protrudes from the poll and tapers proximally before coming to a ridge and then flaring outward slightly and flattening.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 41.5, Thickness = 4.6, Length = 52.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0005-0001   CAS 2017-0005-0001; Currency
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Currency
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1974
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone: limestone (calcite)
Description Stone currency (Rai) made of large piece of limestone (calcite) that has been roughly pecked and ground to circular shape with a large central perforation; Traditionally, Yap islanders would quarry and shape large pieces of calcite in Palau and then bestow the stones to honor individuals or villages, with the value determined by the length and danger of the trip involved to procure it; This “currency” was lined up around a recipient’s dwelling or in the village as a sign of prestige, but it was seldom moved to another location.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 39.4, Thickness = 11.0, Length = 40.0
Catalog Number CAS 2017-0005-0002   CAS 2017-0005-0002; Currency
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Currency
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1974
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell: Gold-lipped pearl oyster (Pinctada maxima); Coconut husk fiber; Resin
Description Currency created from a piece of gold-lipped pearl oyster shell from which portions have been cut off from each side, forming a rectangular shape; Small hole has been bifacially drilled near hinge end of shell; Several coconut fiber cords have been tied together to form a net handle, which is wrapped around the hinge end of the shell and then narrows, wrapping around a bundle of loose coconut fibers to form a handle with the loose fibers extending from the net as fringe; According to original accession entry for similar pieces (CAS 0477), this item functioned as a prestigious gift presented to the chiefs of Yap Island by residents of the outer Caroline Islands.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 8.0, Thickness = 2.7, Length = 22.4
Catalog Number CAS 2017-0005-0003   CAS 2017-0005-0003; Currency
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Currency
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1974
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell: Black-lipped pearl oyster (Pinctada maxima); Coconut husk fiber
Description Currency created from half a black-lipped pearl oyster shell; Two holes have been drilled through the hinge end of shell and a loop of cordage has been passed through each; These two loops have each been folded back upon themselves and wrapped with cordage, then gathered together and enclosed within a bundle of loose coconut fibers, and the whole bundle has been coil-wrapped with additional cordage; According to original accession entry for similar pieces (CAS 0477), this item functioned as a prestigious gift presented to the chiefs of Yap Island by residents of the outer Caroline Islands.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 11.9, Thickness = 1.9, Length = 28.1
Catalog Number CAS 2017-0005-0004   CAS 2017-0005-0004; Currency
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Currency
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1974
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell: Black-lipped pearl oyster (Pinctada maxima); Coconut husk fiber
Description Currency created from half a black-lipped pearl oyster shell; Single hole has been drilled through the hinge end of shell and a loop of cordage has been passed through it, then enclosed within a bundle of loose coconut fibers, and the whole bundle has been coil-wrapped with additional cordage; According to original accession entry for similar pieces (CAS 0477), this item functioned as a prestigious gift presented to the chiefs of Yap Island by residents of the outer Caroline Islands.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 13.2, Thickness = 1.8, Length = 27.6
Catalog Number CAS 2017-0005-0005   CAS 2017-0005-0005; Currency
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Currency
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1974
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell: Gold-lipped pearl oyster (Pinctada maxima); Coconut husk fiber; Wire
Description Currency created from half a gold-lipped pearl oyster shell; Single hole has been drilled through the hinge end of shell and a loop of cordage-wrapped wire has been passed through it, then enclosed within a bundle of loose coconut fibers, and the whole bundle has been coil-wrapped with more cordage; According to original accession entry for similar pieces (CAS 0477), this item functioned as a prestigious gift presented to the chiefs of Yap Island by residents of the outer Caroline Islands.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 15.5, Thickness = 2.2, Length = 26.1
Catalog Number CAS 2017-0005-0006A,B   CAS 2017-0005-0006A,B; Shell
Category Raw Materials
Object Name Shell
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1974
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell: Black-lipped pearl oyster (Pinctada margaritifera)
Description Two halves of black-lipped pear shell to be made into currency; Disarticulated; Shells appear to be completely unmodified.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 11.1, Thickness = 2.5, Length = 12.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0005-0007   CAS 2017-0005-0007; Comb / hair ornament
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Comb / hair ornament
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1974
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Commercial string
Description Decorative hair comb constructed of thin strips of wood; Wood strips splay out towards both proximal and distal ends; At base of teeth a wooden crossbar is held in place with elaborate twining of fibers or string.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.4, Thickness = 0.4, Length = 18.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0005-0008   CAS 2017-0005-0008; Comb / hair ornament
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Comb / hair ornament
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1974
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Plant fiber
Description Decorative hair comb constructed of multiple thin, tapered strips of wood; Wooden strips are twined together with string.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.5, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 41.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0005-0009   CAS 2017-0005-0009; Utensil
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Utensil
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1974
Collection Name N/A
Materials Shell: Tridacna sp.
Description Utensil made of long, cylindrical piece of Tridacna shell; Distal end has been carved into a long, slightly curving, slightly blunted point; Proximal end has been rounded and worked smooth; Entire utensil has been sanded smooth; Used as spoon and pestle by older men to crush betel nuts.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 2.8, Length = 25.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0005-0010A,B   CAS 2017-0005-0010A,B; Container with stopper
Category Vessels
Object Name Container with stopper
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1974
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut shell; Wood
Description Lime container made of whole coconut shell; Stem end has been trimmed off and the resulting hole fitted with a stopper fashioned out of cork.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 8.6, Length = 15.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0005-0011   CAS 2017-0005-0011; Container
Category Vessels
Object Name Container
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1974
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut shell; Plant fiber
Description Container made of whole coconut shell; Section of top has been sliced off to create a lid; Cordage has been attached to top and to lower portions of shell, allowing the lid to be removed from the container while still tethered; For carrying betel nut or food or drink.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.5, Max Diam = 14.3
Catalog Number CAS 2017-0005-0012   CAS 2017-0005-0012; Necklace
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Necklace
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1974
Collection Name N/A
Materials Tooth: boar; Commercial string
Description Necklace consisting of a single boar’s tooth pendant with a hole drilled through the proximal end, suspended on thick brown commercial string.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.5, Thickness = 1.5, Length = 9.2
Catalog Number CAS 2017-0005-0013   CAS 2017-0005-0013; Necklace
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Necklace
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1974
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Plastic string; Dye
Description Necklace composed of plant fibers split into fringe and attached to red plastic stringing; Fibers are dyed red, gold, and blue, forming wide, alternating bands of each color.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 0.8, Thickness = 0.3, Length = ca. 43.0
Catalog Number CAS 2017-0005-0014   CAS 2017-0005-0014; Necklace
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Necklace
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1974
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Plastic string; Dye
Description Necklace composed of plant fibers split into fringe and attached to green plastic stringing; Fibers are dyed bright colors, forming a thin green band along the edge near the string, flanked by a thick yellow band, with a thin red line at the edge of the fringe.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 9.0, Thickness = 0.3, Length = ca. 40.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0005-0015   CAS 2017-0005-0015; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1974
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Nylon string
Description Long, open, oval basket of pandanus fibers in plaited technique; Basket is shallow and narrow; Pair of braided loop carrying straps are attached to upper sides of bag, fashioned out of purple and white nylon string; Fibers extend at bottom of basket as long fringe; Note in original accession file reads “for betel nut or baby.”
Dimensions (cm) Height = 19.7, Width = 2.7, Length = 50.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0005-0016   CAS 2017-0005-0016; Purse
Category Basketry
Object Name Purse
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1974
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Plastic string
Description Rectangular purse composed of pandanus fiber strips woven in multiple styles: wide strips in simple (over one, under one) plaiting technique at the base; Moving up the purse, the strips are split into thirds and these smaller strips are woven in simple plaiting technique for a few rows; Five small strips are then woven as single strips twice before the small strips are again split into single pieces and woven in simple plaiting technique for a few centimeters above; A repeat of the five-strips-as-one design occurs before the single, small strips in simple plaiting technique finishes the top edge of the bag; The back side folds over to create a rectangular flap with a recurrence of the small simple plaiting with the wide design band; Border of flap and interior edge is decorated with pink, black, blue and white plastic accents; Braided pandanus fiber handle is threaded through the sides of the bag and tuck under the bottom edges to secure the flap; Handle ends are threaded through the front of the flap and, unbraided, tied in a knot; “$16.00” is written in pen on the front of the handle end by the knot.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 28.0, Thickness = 5.3, Length = 18.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0005-0017A,B   CAS 2017-0005-0017A,B; Pouch with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Pouch with lid
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1974
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description Double pouch “for pepper leaves”; Two-piece pouch woven of sun-bleached pandanus fibers; Both sections of the pouch are narrow and rectangular in shape with high sides; One section fits completely over the other to form a lid.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 12.0, Thickness = 2.6, Length = 16.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0005-0018   CAS 2017-0005-0018; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1974
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Dye
Description Man's and/or woman's wrap-around skirt; Rectangular in shape and woven on loom; Pattern at ends consists of dyed red and blue bands, with geometric designs; Weft fibers extend at both ends as long fringe.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 49.5, Thickness = 0.1, Length = ca. 200.0 including fringe

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0005-0019   CAS 2017-0005-0019; Skirt
Category Textiles
Object Name Skirt
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1974
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description Man's and/or woman's wrap-around skirt; Rectangular in shape; Overall pattern consists of one center undyed band (darker) with two lighter undyed bands on either side; Weft fibers extend at both ends as long fringe.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 49.0, Thickness = 0.1, Length = ca. 190.0 including fringe
Catalog Number CAS 2017-0005-0020   CAS 2017-0005-0020; Cloth (lava lava)
Category Textiles
Object Name Cloth (lava lava)
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1974
Collection Name N/A
Materials Commercial thread
Description Long rectangular cloth decorated with a pattern of wide, dark blue and pink bands interspersed with thinner bands of black, red, yellow, and white; Material extends at both ends as long fringe.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 51.3, Thickness = 0.1, Length = ca. 177.0 including fringe

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0005-0021   CAS 2017-0005-0021; Cloth (lava lava)
Category Textiles
Object Name Cloth (lava lava)
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1974
Collection Name N/A
Materials Commercial thread
Description Long rectangular cloth decorated with a pattern of wide black bands interspersed with thin bands of red and yellow; Material extends at both ends as long fringe.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 49.6, Thickness = 0.1, Length = ca. 179.0 including fringe

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0005-0022   CAS 2017-0005-0022; Canoe bailer
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Canoe bailer
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1974
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Canoe bailer carved from a single piece of wood; Overall form is that of a boat-shaped bowl with one end rounded off and the other tapering to a rounded point; The deep sides flare outward from the base which is carved with a pronounced ridge similar to the keel of a boat; An elongated cylindrical handle extends inward from the wide, flat rim on the proximal end of the bailer, allowing the user to scoop water into the bailer; All surfaces have been sanded smooth; Bailer is completely undecorated; Used for bailing water from interior of a canoe.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.0, Width = 15.4, Length = 36.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0005-0023   CAS 2017-0005-0023; Navigational chart (map)
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Navigational chart (map)
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1974
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood: bamboo; Pandanus aerial roots; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells
Description Navigational chart of Micronesian Islands, constructed of four trimmed bamboo strips that are lashed together to form a rectangular frame; Additional overlapping bamboo strips are then laid across the frame horizontally and diagonally, representing ocean currents; Individual islands and atolls are represented by single cowrie shells that are tied to the bamboo strips.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 61.3, Thickness = 1.5, Length = 55.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0005-0024   CAS 2017-0005-0024; Navigational chart (map)
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Navigational chart (map)
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1974
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood: bamboo; Pandanus aerial roots; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells
Description Navigational chart of Micronesian Islands, constructed of bamboo strips that are lashed together with overlapping bamboo strips laid horizontally and diagonally, representing ocean currents; Individual islands and atolls are represented by single cowrie shells that are tied to the bamboo strips.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 40.9, Thickness = 1.4, Length = 67.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0005-0025   CAS 2017-0005-0025; Navigational chart (map)
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Navigational chart (map)
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1974
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood: bamboo; Pandanus aerial roots; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells
Description Navigational chart of Micronesian Islands, constructed of bamboo strips that are lashed together with overlapping bamboo strips laid horizontally and diagonally, representing ocean currents; Individual islands and atolls are represented by single cowrie shells that are tied to the bamboo strips; Broken into two parts.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 41.0, Thickness = 1.4, Length = 67.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0005-0026   CAS 2017-0005-0026; Fishing reel
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fishing reel
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1974
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood: bamboo; Nylon; Metal: lead
Description Fishing reel fashioned out of a section of hollow bamboo; Long line of thin blue plastic twine is attached towards the bottom, with a small lead weight and metal hook at the end.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 8.8, Length = 29.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0005-0027   CAS 2017-0005-0027; Fishing reel
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fishing reel
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1974
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood: bamboo; Nylon; Metal: lead
Description Fishing reel fashioned out of a section of hollow bamboo; Long line of thin blue plastic twine is attached towards the bottom, with a small lead weight and metal hook at the end.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 9.7, Length = 40.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0005-0028   CAS 2017-0005-0028; Carving (storyboard)
Category Carvings
Object Name Carving (storyboard)
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Lukan
Date of Manufacture ca. 1974
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Storyboard carved from a single flat, roughly circular piece of wood; Design is carved in bas relief and depicts a village scene; One peaked-roof house is depicted prominently, with six pieces of large stone currency and multiple villagers in the foreground.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 34.4, Width = 36.6, Thickness = 4.8
Catalog Number CAS 2017-0005-0029   CAS 2017-0005-0029; Plaque
Category Carvings
Object Name Plaque
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name Lukan
Date of Manufacture 1975
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Honorary plaque carved out of a thick piece of native wood; Two palm trees with pieces of large stone currency at their bases flank the sides and are carved in bas relief; A styled sun has also been carved in the middle, with the inscription “0523.” Additional text inscribed on plaque reads: “Civic Action Team, Yap, LTJG-Hocker, 1974-1975”; Presented to the donor while leading a United Nations Civic Action Team in the Yap District, Federated States of Micronesia, 1974-1975.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 30.0, Width = 22.2, Thickness = 2.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0005-0030   CAS 2017-0005-0030; Carving (storyboard)
Category Carvings
Object Name Carving (storyboard)
Culture Micronesian: Palauan
Global Region Oceania
Country Palau
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1974
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Storyboard carved from a flat, oval-shaped piece of wood; Design is carved in bas relief and depicts a village scene; Multiple villagers are gathered around a river outside a peaked-roof house; Two figures are moving a piece of large stone currency out of a canoe onto land.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 31.3, Width = 48.0, Thickness = 2.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0005-0031   CAS 2017-0005-0031; Carving (storyboard)
Category Carvings
Object Name Carving (storyboard)
Culture Micronesian: Palauan
Global Region Oceania
Country Palau
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1974
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Stain
Description Storyboard carved from a long, flat, oval-shaped piece of wood; Design is carved in bas relief and depicts a village scene; Several houses are shown, along with many women; Women seem to be fishing and/or preparing fish; Multiple pieces of stone currency appear in the lower foreground.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 34.8, Width = 77.5, Thickness = 3.7
Catalog Number CAS 2017-0005-0032   CAS 2017-0005-0032; Fishing float
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fishing float
Culture Micronesian and Japanese
Global Region Oceania (East Asia)
Country Federated States of Micronesia (Japan)
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940
Collection Name N/A
Materials Glass; Twine
Description Japanese fishing float, recovered and used in Yap; Large translucent blue glass sphere covered in thick netting; Netting extends at the top and is looped to form a handle.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 26.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0005-0033   CAS 2017-0005-0033; Fishing float
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fishing float
Culture Micronesian and Japanese
Global Region Oceania (East Asia)
Country Federated States of Micronesia (Japan)
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940
Collection Name N/A
Materials Glass; Twine
Description Japanese fishing float, recovered and used in Yap; Large translucent blue glass sphere covered in thick netting; Netting extends at the top and is knotted to form a handle.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 32.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0005-0034   CAS 2017-0005-0034; Fishing float
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fishing float
Culture Micronesian and Japanese
Global Region Oceania (East Asia)
Country Federated States of Micronesia (Japan)
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940
Collection Name N/A
Materials Glass; Twine; Metal
Description Japanese fishing float, recovered and used in Yap; Large translucent blue glass sphere covered in thick netting; Netting extends at the top to form a handle which is covered with a metal cylinder.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 32.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0005-0035   CAS 2017-0005-0035; Fishing float
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fishing float
Culture Micronesian and Japanese
Global Region Oceania (East Asia)
Country Federated States of Micronesia (Japan)
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940
Collection Name N/A
Materials Glass
Description Japanese fishing float, recovered and used in Yap; Small translucent blue glass sphere; Missing original netting.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 8.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0005-0036   CAS 2017-0005-0036; Fishing float
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fishing float
Culture Micronesian and Japanese
Global Region Oceania (East Asia)
Country Federated States of Micronesia (Japan)
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940
Collection Name N/A
Materials Glass
Description Japanese fishing float, recovered and used in Yap; Translucent blue glass sphere; Missing original netting.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 14.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 2017-0005-0037   CAS 2017-0005-0037; Fishing float
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fishing float
Culture Micronesian and Japanese
Global Region Oceania (East Asia)
Country Federated States of Micronesia (Japan)
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940
Collection Name N/A
Materials Glass
Description Japanese fishing float, recovered and used in Yap; Large translucent blue glass sphere; Missing original netting.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 24.9
Catalog Number CAS 2018-0002-0012   CAS 2018-0002-0012; Necklace
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Maui
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 2010
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut shell; Monofilament; Commercial ribbon
Description Necklace consisting of six strands of small, round coconut shell beads strung on monofilament, plied together to form a single strand; Ends are tied to short length of brown satin ribbon, knotted together.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.1, Length = 37.0
Catalog Number CAS 2018-0002-0013   CAS 2018-0002-0013; Necklace
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture Polynesian: Hawaiian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Hawaii
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Maui
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 2010
Collection Name N/A
Materials Kukui (Aleurites moluccanus) nuts; Sea shell; Monofilament; Commercial ribbon
Description Single strand necklace consisting of black kukui nuts alternating with groups of 8 small brown and white conch-like shells, which are strung from the bottom by their narrow (distal) end, so that their proximal ends point out in different directions; Strung on monofilament line; Ends are tied to short length of black satin ribbon, knotted together.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 2.7, Length = 41.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 2018-0002-0014   CAS 2018-0002-0014; Armband
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Armband
Culture Melanesian: ni-Vanuatu
Global Region Oceania
Country Vanuatu (New Hebrides)
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Island: Tanna
Maker's Name Bosen
Date of Manufacture ca. 2000
Collection Name N/A
Materials Coconut shell
Description Armband made from a single piece of coconut shell; Rims are decorated with small, incised triangles all the way around; Exterior is further decorated with shallow, incised geometric designs.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.8, Max Diam = 9.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 2018-0003-0001   CAS 2018-0003-0001; Kava bowl
Category Carvings; Culinary Items; Vessels
Object Name Kava bowl
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1943
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Kava bowl carved from a single piece of wood; Bowl is supported on twelve equally spaced cylindrical legs that extend downward from upper sides of bowl; Basin of bowl is circular, with a rounded underside; Lip of bowl extends flat over legs and has eight flat edges, creating an octagon; Lip is decorated with an inner and outer border of small, incised triangles, inlaid with shell; Between triangle motif borders are various larger geometric incised designs, also inlaid with shell detail; Much of the shell inlay is missing; Overall color is dark brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.4, Width = 16.4, Length = 17.2
Catalog Number CAS 2018-0003-0002   CAS 2018-0003-0002; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Polynesian: Tuvaluan
Global Region Oceania
Country Tuvalu
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Funafuti
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1943
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Pigment
Description Square, shallow woven basket with flat base and low sides; Basket is woven entirely in simple plaited technique; Interior of basket is decorated in a radiating diamond motif, achieved by interspersing black pigmented plant material with natural, undyed elements; In the center four smaller negative diamonds fill in the central black diamond.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 1.3, Width = 14.9, Length = 15.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 2018-0003-0003A-E   CAS 2018-0003-0003A-E; Outrigger canoe model with 3 oars / paddles
Category Carvings; Watercraft
Object Name Outrigger canoe model with 3 oars / paddles
Culture Polynesian: Tuvaluan
Global Region Oceania
Country Tuvalu
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Atoll: Funafuti
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1943
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shell; Plant fiber
Description A=Canoe; B=Smallest oar; C=Mid-sized oar; D=Largest oar; E=Fishing pole; Model of outrigger canoe consisting of hand carved dugout canoe with straight keel and tapered bow and stern; Canoe is constructed in two pieces, a deeper lower portion with a fitted upper portion lashed to the bottom; Cowrie shells decorate most of the lashings between the two parts; Stern is carved with a double protruding, fish-tail like end; Short wooden crossbars are positioned regularly across the hull from side to side; Fitted with single outrigger on port side, lashed to canoe with series of poles and plant fiber cordage; Three single-blade oars accompany the canoe, each with a leaf-shaped blade and long handle; Also included is s a re-moveable fishing pole that hooks into a loop near the stern; All pieces are stained a dark rust brown color.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.5, Width = 29.4, Length = ca. 92.0
Catalog Number CAS 2018-0003-0004   CAS 2018-0003-0004; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1930s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description Large rectangular tapa cloth made from several layers of bark that have been individually beaten flat and then overlapped to form a single cloth; All edges have been trimmed fairly straight; Art Deco-like designs decorate the cloth; Design field is comprised of three alternating motifs, which are each repeated at least twice, for a total of eight design columns; Each column is further divided into nine smaller square or rectangular blocks; The first column displays alternating motifs of a single, central black diamond shape, followed by two smaller pigmented squares, placed diagonally from one another; The nine motif blocks of the second design column are further divided diagonally, creating two distinct motif spaces – the upper with a pigmented right triangle with its base positioned laterally, and the lower portion decorated with thick pigmented bars of increasing or decreasing height, spaced evenly apart; The third motif column exhibits two design elements – a solid black rectangle in the upper aspect, followed by a thick vertical line that connects to a second rectangular block with pinwheel designs; Fine lines and negative geometric designs fill in the background space of each motif block.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 140.0, Thickness = 0.1, Length = ca. 187.0
Catalog Number CAS 2018-0003-0005   CAS 2018-0003-0005; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1940s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description Rectangular tapa cloth made from several layers of bark that have been individually beaten flat and then overlapped to form a single cloth; Printed with upeti/wooden carved printing block; Design field is divided into a series of rectangular blocks arranged in six columns and four rows; All blocks in a single column display the same pattern, one of three alternating motifs; These design columns are repeated once each, for a total of six columns; The first motif displays scalene triangles, radiating towards the top and bottom of the block from a central area at their smallest angle, to form a kind of star pattern, with bounded arcs connecting the top and bottom triangles on their lateral sides; The second design features a central curved-edge diamond shape, with a smaller inset square, which in turn displays a central sphere with radiating triangles; The third motif display an upside-down kite-like design, with an elongated “v” shape in the lower aspect of its interior; Various negative geometric and fine line details accompany the central design motif in each column block to fill out the design field; The edges of the tapa display original uneven edges, which are undecorated and undyed.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 135.0, Thickness = 0.2, Length = ca. 165.0
Catalog Number CAS 2018-0003-0006   CAS 2018-0003-0006; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data American Samoa
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930s to early 1940s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description Rectangular tapa cloth cut from larger cloth and made from several layers of bark that have been individually beaten flat and then overlapped to form a single cloth; All edges have been trimmed fairly straight; Tapa has been cut down or its size was possibly miscalculated by the maker; Design includes fine lines representing a net (for catching fish, turtles, birds), as well as elements like trochus shells; Design could be interpreted as "harvest from the ocean"; Design field is divided into 30 roughly rectangular blocks, each of which display a single, repeating design motif; Each of the 30 blocks are further divided into two smaller rectangular areas, each displaying a flattened, pigmented triangle spanning the area diagonally, with horizontal and vertical fine line motif filling in the background; These rectangles within the design blocks are bordered laterally by either a solid pigmented rectangular block, or a rectangular block with a two-tone zigzag pattern and are bordered proximally and distally by a thin rectangular band of the same two-tone zigzag pattern; The perimeter is bordered by a thin black rectangular block.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 144.0, Thickness = 0.1, Length = ca. 150.0
Catalog Number CAS 2018-0003-0007   CAS 2018-0003-0007; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data American Samoa
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture early 1940s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Mulberry bark; Dyes
Description Rectangular tapa cloth cut from larger cloth and made from several layers of bark that have been individually beaten flat and then overlapped to form a single cloth; All edges have been trimmed fairly straight; Design includes Fa'a vae tuli (sand piper footprints) with smaller elements like the flight of birds; The design field is divided into eight large rectangular blocks, each with the same repeating design motif; Each rectangular design block is bordered laterally by three thinner design columns, displaying geometric motifs of pigmented and negative triangle and diamond elements, with a thinner, middle column of pigmented crosshatches; The middle of each design column exhibits two large “X” shapes, with a smaller “V” mirroring the shape on either lateral side, and short, thick, pigmented parallel lines proximally and distally; These middle segments of the motif blocks are bordered by a line of small, pigmented diamond shapes; Each rectangular design block is bordered by a thick black line; Entire design field is bordered by a thicker black line.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 130.0, Thickness = 0.1, Length = ca. 157.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2018-0003-0008   CAS 2018-0003-0008; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1990
Collection Name N/A
Materials Breadfruit fiber; Native dyes
Description Elongated rectangular tapa cloth, made from made from breadfruit bark that has been beaten flat and cut down to size; Design field is divided into six rectangular blocks, with the first and last block (border?) undecorated; Each of the six design blocks exhibit a similar pattern of thick, brown pigmented lines creating a continuous, abstract pattern; Each motif block is bordered on either lateral side by a much thicker brown pigmented line.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 43.0, Thickness = 0.1, Length = ca. 260.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2018-0003-0009   CAS 2018-0003-0009; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1990
Collection Name N/A
Materials Breadfruit fiber
Description Rectangular tapa cloth cut from larger cloth and made from breadfruit bark that has been beaten flat; Tapa is completely undecorated and undyed.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 99.0, Thickness = 0.1, Length = ca. 120.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 2018-0003-0010   CAS 2018-0003-0010; Tapa cloth
Category Textiles
Object Name Tapa cloth
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1990
Collection Name N/A
Materials Breadfruit fiber
Description Rectangular tapa cloth cut from larger cloth and made from breadfruit bark that has been beaten flat; Tapa is completely undecorated and undyed.
Dimensions (cm) Width = ca. 100.0, Thickness = 0.1, Length = ca. 141.0
Catalog Number CAS 2018-0006-0026A,B   CAS 2018-0006-0026A,B; Carving (two herons)
Category Carvings
Object Name Carving (two herons)
Culture Polynesian: Maori
Global Region Oceania
Country New Zealand
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1980
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Shell
Description Tall, slender, wooden carving depicting two intertwined, contiguous kotuku birds (white herons, Ardea modesta); Each bird has an eye of inlaid shell; Dark wood has been sanded smooth and highly polished; Carving sits atop matching semi-circular base; Unsigned; Original sticker on base reads “Tahu Master Carvers, Kotuku, HW001”; A = carving, B = base.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 39.3, Width = 12.7, Length = 5.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 2018-0006-0027   CAS 2018-0006-0027; Carving (storyboard)
Category Carvings
Object Name Carving (storyboard)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Sepik River region
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1980
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Earth pigments
Description Small storyboard carved from a single flat, oval-shaped piece of wood; Scene is carved in bas relief and depicts a village scene, including a central canoe (with alligator prow) with two men rowing and two figures riding; A group of three villagers (a woman and two men) are on the shoreline; Several village houses and trees are also depicted in the background, along with a central sun motif; Details of all carved figures (people’s facial features and clothing, leaves on trees, decorative motifs on canoe, etc.) are accentuated by shallowly incised lines filled with lime; Areas between carved figures are lightly coated with an earth pigment; Two holes remain at top where plant fiber handle, now missing, had been attached; Unsigned.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 22.5, Width = 33.9, Thickness = 2.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 2018-0006-0028   CAS 2018-0006-0028; Carving (storyboard)
Category Carvings
Object Name Carving (storyboard)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Sepik River region
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1980
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Earth pigments; Plant fiber
Description Small storyboard carved from a single flat, oval-shaped piece of wood; Scene is carved in bas relief and depicts a canoe with alligator prow, with three men rowing in a river that is populated below by two fish; A fourth man is in the canoe with both arms over his head; A fishing net sits in the canoe as well; Several stylized human faces are depicted above, possibly representing different local gods; Details of all carved figures (people’s facial features and clothing, leaves on trees, decorative motifs on canoe, etc.) are accentuated by shallowly incised lines filled with lime; Areas between carved figures are lightly coated with an earth pigment; Plant fiber handle attached through two holes at top of storyboard; Unsigned.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 20.8, Width = 54.1, Thickness = 2.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 2019-0004-0074   CAS 2019-0004-0074; Kava bowl
Category Carvings; Culinary Items; Vessels
Object Name Kava bowl
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. Western Samoa
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood
Description Large kava bowl with high sides and four roughly cylindrical legs; Sides of bowl are decorated with shallow engravings of various geometric designs; Carved from a single piece of wood.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.2, Max Diam = 35.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 2019-0004-0075   CAS 2019-0004-0075; Fork
Category Carvings; Culinary Items
Object Name Fork
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. Western Samoa
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Plant fiber
Description Large, four pronged wooden "cannibal fork”; Entire piece is carved from a single piece of dark wood; Shallow fine line and geometric relief design covers most of piece; Handle portion is covered in plant fiber cordage, which extends to a knotted loop at the end.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 5.4, Length = 30.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 2019-0004-0076   CAS 2019-0004-0076; Carving (club)
Category Carvings
Object Name Carving (club)
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. Western Samoa
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Plant fiber
Description Club carved from a single piece of wood; Flat, with 10 carved teeth on one edge and a curved top/distal end that extends as a long hook at the other side; Shallow geometric relief designs cover most of piece in separate square segments; Proximal end is formed into a short wide handle, and is covered in plant fiber cordage, which extends to a small loop.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 11.5, Thickness = 3.0, Length = 42.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 2019-0004-0077   CAS 2019-0004-0077; Carving (club)
Category Carvings
Object Name Carving (club)
Culture Polynesian: Samoan
Global Region Oceania
Country Samoa
State/Prov./Dist. Western Samoa
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Plant fiber
Description Stylized club carved from black wood; Flat with rounded top/distal end; Distal end has engraved spiral design and a short spike protruding from the side; Shaft is engraved with fine line and geometric designs; Handle of club is wrapped with woven basketry material, which extend at the bottom and have been tied to form a short loop.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.0, Thickness = 2.6, Length = 28.4
Catalog Number CAS 2019-0004-0078   CAS 2019-0004-0078; Carving (2 figures)
Category Carvings
Object Name Carving (2 figures)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Shell: Abalone (Haliotis sp.)
Description Wooden carving of two stacked figures on a tall, narrow pedestal, in totem pole style; Bottom figure is decorated with two small circular mother of pearl inlays; Meant to be viewed in profile.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 29.5, Width = 2.9, Thickness = 2.3
Catalog Number CAS 2019-0004-0079   CAS 2019-0004-0079; Carving (bird-human figure)
Category Carvings
Object Name Carving (bird-human figure)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Pigment; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells
Description Wooden carving of an anthropomorphic bird; Figure is standing upright and is meant to be viewed in profile; Beak of figure extends down entire length of figure, whose hands are wrapped around it; Carved in dark wood, with the head and beak decorated with white and orange paint; Small white cowry shells form the eyes; Figure stands on a small, round base, which extends as a small cylindrical wedge at the bottom as if it were intended to be inserted into something.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.7, Thickness = 3.4, Length = 21.7
Catalog Number CAS 2019-0004-0080   CAS 2019-0004-0080; Carving (mask)
Category Carvings
Object Name Carving (mask)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Stain; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells
Description Long wooden mask carving; Man’s face carved in center with cowry shell inlay eyes; He wears a tall headdress decorated with various geometric designs, which ends in a loop for hanging; Bottom is carved into two upturned hooks.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 7.0, Thickness = 2.9, Length = 47.0
Catalog Number CAS 2019-0004-0081   CAS 2019-0004-0081; Carving (mask)
Category Carvings
Object Name Carving (mask)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Stain; Cowrie (Cypraeidae) shells
Description Long, carved wooden mask; Face appears to be an anthropomorphic bird with cowry shell eyes, whose beak extends as a long handle; A second bird head extends from the center ridge; Border of mask is carved into small triangular points.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 10.2, Thickness = 5.1, Length = 33.2
Catalog Number CAS 2019-0004-0082   CAS 2019-0004-0082; Carving (mask)
Category Carvings
Object Name Carving (mask)
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Pigment; Plant fiber
Description Oblong wooden mask; Mask is decorated with geometric carvings painted in white, red, and black; Stylized eyes and nose are carved at the top; Two plant fiber fringed tassels are attached on each side; Plant fiber cord is attached at the top for hanging.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 18.5, Thickness = 3.2, Length = 42.8
Catalog Number CAS 2019-0004-0083   CAS 2019-0004-0083; Basket
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber
Description Tall, cylindrical basket; Woven of both natural and black dyed fibers to create four distinct design panels of small and large circles; Long plant fiber handle is attached at the top.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 8.3, Length = 19.9
Catalog Number CAS 2019-0005-0003A,B   CAS 2019-0005-0003A,B; Basket with lid
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket with lid
Culture Melanesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Papua New Guinea
State/Prov./Dist. Southern Highlands
County
Other Geographic Data City: Mendi
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Reed
Description Woven reed Buka-style basket; Deep round cylindrical basket with flat base, slightly flared lower sides, and straight shoulder; Round lid has short interior lip that corresponds in size to interior of basket’s mouth, with a short, wide, cylindrical knob handle; Both basket and lid are woven in plain twining technique, except for the rim of the lid, which is done in plaited technique; Design motif consists of columns of three large diamonds across entire body, alternately woven in light and dark material; Tall arced handle is attached at the mouth, woven in plaited technique on the edges.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 33.4, Max Diam = 20.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 2021-0002-0010  

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Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Necklace
Culture Polynesian
Global Region Oceania
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Ivory; Shell: abalone (Haliotis sp.); Cordage
Description
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.6, Max Diam = 4.2
Catalog Number CAS 2023-0005-0001   CAS 2023-0005-0001; Tabua (ceremonial whale tooth)
Category Ceremonial Items
Object Name Tabua (ceremonial whale tooth)
Culture Polynesian: Fijian
Global Region Oceania
Country Fiji
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Ivory: sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) tooth; Coconut fiber cordage; Wire; Coconut oil and turmeric rub
Description Tabua consisting of sperm whale tooth with holes drilled through the distal and proximal ends; Holes have wires threaded through, attaching the tooth to a thick coconut fiber cord braided in an almost square weave; Tooth has been rubbed with coconut oil and turmeric to darken it.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 12.8, Thickness = 4.5, Length = ca. 53.5
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