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Hearst Museum object titled Betel mortar, accession number 11-39993, described as Wood mortar for betel nut; reddish wood; double; boat-shaped; length 21.9 cm. Incised with lime.

Hearst Museum object titled Canoe splashboard, accession number 11-39240, described as Wooden canoe prow splash board, intricately carved on one face, plain on other; male human figure in top center; Splash board placed transversely across the prow behind the prow ornament. A finely decorated sea-going canoe enhanced the prestige of the members of a trading expedition and of their village. W 48 cm, L 41 cm

Hearst Museum object titled Club, accession number 11-39792, described as Sparring club of black mahogany-like wood, blackened by scorching, incised linear patterns. Sword-shaped with truncated tip. Row of holes for tassels on end. 48.7 cm long, 12.7 cm wide. Used in informal fights, village brawls, arguments over gardens, pigs, women, sorcery, and breaches of etiquette; not used in formal warfare. Sometimes carried in mortuary ceremonies and annual feasts.

Hearst Museum object titled Dance paddle, accession number 11-39778, described as Shield, paddle-shaped, ornamental for dancing. Elaborate relief designs on both sides. Red, white, and black paint. Birds on margin. 62.1 cm length, 24.1 cm width

Hearst Museum object titled Drum, accession number 11-916, described as Small wooden drum with lizardskin head; carved handle with lime-filled incised design; incised band of zig-zag motif rings drum.

Hearst Museum object titled Fishing kite (reproduction), accession number 11-41284a,b, described as (reproduction) of fishing kite: a) long-handled wood reel, b) kite, 87 cm L. F.C. 1.1 “To carry fish line beyond surf so fisherman can stay on land. According to the Cooke-Daniels Expedition Register, these kites were used to catch garfish. They were inteneded to be flwn from a canoe. A line is supposed to hang from the tail (line missing in our ex.) ending in a pad of spider’s web whih is jerked along the surface of the water and in which the fish’s teeth become entangled.” See B.A.L. Cranstone, Cultures of Melanesia.

Hearst Museum object titled Lime spatula, accession number 11-39952, described as Lime spatula; black wood; carved; length 26.6 cm. Incised with lime. Flattened finial, arched outline.

Hearst Museum object titled Lime spatula, accession number 11-39948, described as Lime spatula; black wood; carved; length 24.8 cm Carved ebony lime spatula, rod-like handle with flattened oval finial.

Hearst Museum object titled Lime spatula, accession number 11-39955, described as Lime spatula; black wood; incised finial with oval outline; length 24.3 cm