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from the Melanesian culture



Thumbnail of Kundu Drum (1971.11.0003)
Detailed Image Kundu Drum (1971.11.0003)
On Exhibitin the Southeast Asia and Oceania exhibit
Kundu Drum1971.11.0003 (1971.11.0003)
67.5 x 19 x 17.2 cm (1,424 g)
Location: Oceania--Melanesia; Papua New Guinea; Maprik Area - East Sepik District; Mul Village
Period: Mid 20th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication T&E : Musical T&E : Musical Instruments

Thumbnail of Lime Container (1971.11.0002)
Detailed Image Lime Container (1971.11.0002)
On Exhibitin the Southeast Asia and Oceania exhibit
Lime Container1971.11.0002 (1971.11.0002)
29.5 x 5.5 x .4 cm (137 g)
Location: Oceania--Melanesia; Papua New Guinea; Maprik Area - East Sepik District - Chambri Lakes
Period: 1940–1960
Classification/Nomenclature: Personal Artifacts : Personal Gear : Smoking & Drug Equipment

Thumbnail of Panpipe (1973.12.0006)
Detailed Image Panpipe (1973.12.0006)
On Exhibitin the Southeast Asia and Oceania exhibit
Panpipe1973.12.0006 (1973.12.0006)
16.1 x 5.1 x 1.5 cm (19 g)
Location: Oceania--Melanesia; Papua New Guinea; Eastern Highlands; Goroku, Goroka
Period: Mid 20th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication T&E : Musical T&E : Musical Instruments

Thumbnail of Canoe Paddle (1971.11.0005)
Detailed Image Canoe Paddle (1971.11.0005)
On Exhibitin the Southeast Asia and Oceania exhibit
Canoe Paddle1971.11.0005 (1971.11.0005)
190.5 x 15.2 x 4 cm (1,100 g)
Location: Oceania--Melanesia; Papua New Guinea; Angoram, Lower Sepik District
Period: 20th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Distribution & Transportation Artifacts : Water Transportation Equipment : Water Transportation Accessories

Thumbnail of Mask (1973.12.0004)
Detailed Image Mask (1973.12.0004)
Mask1973.12.0004 (1973.12.0004)
64 x 34 x 14 cm (701 g)
Location: Oceania--Melanesia; Papua New Guinea; Ramu River Area
Period: European Contact; 1925–1973
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Ceremonial Artifacts : Religious Objects

Thumbnail of Ancestor Mask (1973.13.0002)
Detailed Image Ancestor Mask (1973.13.0002)
On Exhibitin the Southeast Asia and Oceania exhibit
Ancestor Mask1973.13.0002 (1973.13.0002)
252 x 77 x 70 cm (6200 g)
Location: Oceania--Melanesia; Papua New Guinea; Middle Sepik District
Period: 1965-1973
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Ceremonial Artifacts : Religious Objects

Thumbnail of Man
Detailed Image Man's Necklace (1973.12.0003)
On Exhibitin the Southeast Asia and Oceania exhibit
Man's Necklace1973.12.0003 (1973.12.0003)
46.3 x 13 x 3.3 cm (100 g)
Location: Oceania--Melanesia; Papua New Guinea; Chambri Lakes; Abom Village
Period: 1950
Classification/Nomenclature: Personal Artifacts : Adornment : Body Adornments

Thumbnail of Necklace (1973.12.0001)
Detailed Image Necklace (1973.12.0001)
On Exhibitin the Southeast Asia and Oceania exhibit
Necklace1973.12.0001 (1973.12.0001)
18.9 x 15.2 x 4.2 cm (81 g)
Location: Oceania--Melanesia; Papua New Guinea; Maprik
Period: Mid 20th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Personal Artifacts : Adornment : Body Adornments

Thumbnail of Necklace (1973.12.0002)
Detailed Image Necklace (1973.12.0002)
On Exhibitin the Southeast Asia and Oceania exhibit
Necklace1973.12.0002 (1973.12.0002)
27 x 9.5 x 1.3 cm (48 g)
Location: Oceania--Melanesia; Solomon Islands; Malaita Isle; lau lassi village; langu langu lagoon
Period: 1900 – 1945
Classification/Nomenclature: Personal Artifacts : Adornment : Body Adornments

Thumbnail of Chimbu, Currency String Necklace (1972.05.0001)
Detailed Image Chimbu, Currency String Necklace (1972.05.0001)
On Exhibitin the Southeast Asia and Oceania exhibit
Chimbu, Currency String Necklace1972.05.0001 (1972.05.0001)
27.4 x 24.2 x 4 cm (307 g)
Location: Oceania--Melanesia; Papua New Guinea; middle sepik district; Chimbu or Simbu Province
Period: European Contact; 1900 - 1945 CE
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Exchange Media

Thumbnail of Dance Shield (1967.08.0007)
Detailed Image Dance Shield (1967.08.0007)
On Exhibitin the Southeast Asia and Oceania exhibit
Dance Shield1967.08.0007 (1967.08.0007)
171.8 x 28.5 x 7.2 cm (3,400 g)
Location: Oceania--Melanesia; Papua New Guinea; West New Britain, Kandrian, East New Britain
Period: 1960 - 1963
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Personal Symbols : Status Symbols

Thumbnail of Drum (1997.03.0005)
Detailed Image Drum (1997.03.0005)
Drum1997.03.0005 (1997.03.0005)
23.9 x 7.3 x 6.3 cm (308 g)
Location: Oceania--Melanesia; Papua New Guinea; Trobriand Island, Kiriwina Islands
Period: 1960s
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication T&E : Musical T&E : Musical Instruments

Thumbnail of Pig Whistle (1997.03.0006)
Detailed Image Pig Whistle (1997.03.0006)
On Exhibitin the Southeast Asia and Oceania exhibit
Pig Whistle1997.03.0006 (1997.03.0006)
8.1 x 8 x 6.5 cm (373 g)
Location: Oceania--Melanesia; Papua New Guinea; Maprik Region
Period: 1969
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication T&E : Sound Communication T&E : Sound Communication Devices

Thumbnail of Magic Coconut (1997.03.0007)
Detailed Image Magic Coconut (1997.03.0007)
On Exhibitin the Southeast Asia and Oceania exhibit
Magic Coconut1997.03.0007 (1997.03.0007)
7.4 x cm (81 g)
Location: Oceania--Melanesia; Papua New Guinea; Papuan Gulf, Puari Region
Period: 1969
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Ceremonial Artifacts : Religious Objects

Thumbnail of Pipe (1997.03.0018)
Detailed Image Pipe (1997.03.0018)
On Exhibitin the Southeast Asia and Oceania exhibit
Pipe1997.03.0018 (1997.03.0018)
54 x 5.6 cm (181 g)
Location: Oceania--Melanesia; Papua New Guinea; Highlands, Asaro Valley
Period: 1969
Classification/Nomenclature: Personal Artifacts : Personal Gear : Smoking & Drug Equipment

Thumbnail of Mouth Harp (1997.03.0003B)
Detailed Image Mouth Harp (1997.03.0003B)
On Exhibitin the Southeast Asia and Oceania exhibit
Mouth Harp1997.03.0003B (1997.03.0003B)
23.9 x 2.1 cm (17 g)
Location: Oceania--Melanesia
Period: 1969
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication T&E : Musical T&E : Musical Instruments

Thumbnail of Spear or Harpoon (1998.19.3357)
Detailed Image Spear or Harpoon (1998.19.3357)
Spear or Harpoon1998.19.3357 (1998.19.3357)
88 x 3.2 x 1.9 cm (165 g)
Location: Oceania--Melanesia
Classification/Nomenclature: Science & Technology T&E : Armaments : Edged Weapons

Thumbnail of Ancestor or Spirit Figure (1998.19.2731)
Detailed Image Ancestor or Spirit Figure (1998.19.2731)
On Exhibitin the Southeast Asia and Oceania exhibit
Ancestor or Spirit Figure1998.19.2731 (1998.19.2731)
86.1 x 13.2 x 8.9 cm (11050 g)
Location: Oceania--Melanesia; Papua New Guinea; Murik Lakes Region, Sepik River; Watam
Period: 1900 - 1913 CE
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Ceremonial Artifacts : Religious Objects

Thumbnail of Ancestor or Spirit Figure (1998.19.3000)
Detailed Image Ancestor or Spirit Figure (1998.19.3000)
Ancestor or Spirit Figure1998.19.3000 (1998.19.3000)
62.5 x 11 x 9.5 cm (788 g)
Location: Asia, Southeast; Oceania--Melanesia; Indonesia, Papua New Guinea; Murik Lake or Lower Sepik, New Guinea Island; Yabinga
Period: 1900 - 1912 CE
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Ceremonial Artifacts : Religious Objects

Thumbnail of Tubular Drum (1998.19.2733)
Detailed Image Tubular Drum (1998.19.2733)
On Exhibitin the Southeast Asia and Oceania exhibit
Tubular Drum1998.19.2733 (1998.19.2733)
74.4 x 20.6 x 17.2 cm (2262 g)
Location: Asia, Southeast; Oceania--Melanesia; Indonesia, Papua New Guinea; Morobe Province, New Guinea Island, Huon Gulf
Period: 1900 - 1909 CE
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication T&E : Musical T&E : Musical Instruments

Thumbnail of Man
Detailed Image Man's Loin Cloth (1998.19.2758)
Man's Loin Cloth1998.19.2758 (1998.19.2758)
88.8 x 27 cm (428 g)
Location: Oceania--Melanesia; Papua New Guinea; Morobe, Madang Area, Siar Area
Period: 1905 or earlier
Classification/Nomenclature: Personal Artifacts : Clothing : Main Garments

Thumbnail of Ceremonial Mask (1998.19.2133)
Detailed Image Ceremonial Mask (1998.19.2133)
On Exhibitin the Southeast Asia and Oceania exhibit
Ceremonial Mask1998.19.2133 (1998.19.2133)
45.4 x 24.5 x 7.9 cm (698 g)
Location: Oceania--Melanesia; Papua New Guinea; Sepik River
Period: 1900 - 1912 CE
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Ceremonial Artifacts : Religious Objects

Thumbnail of Two-Pronged Dance Wand (1998.19.0992)
Detailed Image Two-Pronged Dance Wand (1998.19.0992)
On Exhibitin the Southeast Asia and Oceania exhibit
Two-Pronged Dance Wand1998.19.0992 (1998.19.0992)
54.2 x 4 cm (253 g)
Location: Oceania--Melanesia; Papua New Guinea; Papuan Gulf
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Personal Symbols : Status Symbols

Thumbnail of Votive Figure (1998.19.0672)
Detailed Image Votive Figure (1998.19.0672)
On Exhibitin the Southeast Asia and Oceania exhibit
Votive Figure1998.19.0672 (1998.19.0672)
32.7 x 7.2 x 6 cm (251 g)
Location: Asia, Southeast; Oceania--Melanesia; Indonesia, Papua New Guinea; New Guinea Island, Sepik River
Period: 1900 - 1912 CE
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Ceremonial Artifacts : Religious Objects

Thumbnail of Gope Ancestor Board (1998.19.2732)
Detailed Image Gope Ancestor Board (1998.19.2732)
On Exhibitin the Southeast Asia and Oceania exhibit
Gope Ancestor Board1998.19.2732 (1998.19.2732)
100.5 x 26.9 x 2.6 cm (991 g)
Location: Oceania--Melanesia; Papua New Guinea; Papuan Gulf, Purari River Delta; Maipua Village
Period: 1900 - 1913 CE
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Personal Symbols : Status Symbols

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