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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, Garden Head (1973.12.0005)
Mask, Garden Head1973.12.0005 (1973.12.0005)
26.1 x 12.2 x 10.9 cm (202 g)
Location: Oceania--Melanesia; Papua New Guinea; Maprik
Period: Mid 20th century CE
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Ceremonial Artifacts : Religious Objects

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 Bird-Clan Mask (1971.11.0004)
Bird-Clan Mask1971.11.0004 (1971.11.0004)
47 x 42.5 x 39 cm (2,010 g)
Location: Oceania--Melanesia; Papua New Guinea; Maprik Area - East Sepik District; Nombungae Village
Period: 1950
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 Dance Belt (1973.13.0001)
Dance Belt1973.13.0001 (1973.13.0001)
47 x 33.5 x 3.5 cm (273 g)
Location: Oceania--Melanesia; Papua New Guinea; Middle Sepik District
Period: European Contact; 1925–1973
Classification/Nomenclature: Personal Artifacts : Clothing : Clothing Accessories

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 Belt (1972.05.0002)
Belt1972.05.0002 (1972.05.0002)
76 x 6 cm (621 g)
Location: Oceania--Melanesia; Papua New Guinea; Middle Sepik District
Period: World War II; 20th century
Classification/Nomenclature: Personal Artifacts : Clothing : Clothing Accessories

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 (1967.08.0001)
Dance Shield1967.08.0001 (1967.08.0001)
194.1 x 26 x 15.7 cm (4,100 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 Dance Shield (1967.08.0002)
Dance Shield1967.08.0002 (1967.08.0002)
189.5 x 22.8 x 10 cm (2,300 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 Dance Shield (1967.08.0003)
Dance Shield1967.08.0003 (1967.08.0003)
203.8 x 31.4 x 11 cm (3,800 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 Dance Shield (1967.08.0004)
Dance Shield1967.08.0004 (1967.08.0004)
193 x 26.7 x 9.09 cm (4,800 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 Dance Shield (1967.08.0005)
Dance Shield1967.08.0005 (1967.08.0005)
192.2 x 28.5 x 10.3 cm (5,200 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 Dance Shield (1967.08.0006)
Dance Shield1967.08.0006 (1967.08.0006)
188 x 31.6 x 12.2 cm (4,300 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 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 Dance Shield (1967.08.0008)
Dance Shield1967.08.0008 (1967.08.0008)
187.5 x 26.9 x 8.5 cm (3,700 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 Initiation Dance Mask (1973.13.0004)
On Exhibitin the Southeast Asia and Oceania exhibit
Initiation Dance Mask1973.13.0004 (1973.13.0004)
140 x 57 x 47 cm (1,417 g)
Location: Oceania--Melanesia; Solomon Islands; Seassi Island, Tani Island?
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Personal Symbols : Status Symbols

Thumbnail of Bank Note: Fiji Islands, 1 Penny (1992.23.0451)
Bank Note: Fiji Islands, 1 Penny1992.23.0451 (1992.23.0451)
7.9 x 5.1 x .1 cm (<1 g)
Location: Oceania--Melanesia; Fiji
Period: July 1, 1942 CE
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Exchange Media

Thumbnail of Bank Note: Fiji Islands, 50 Cents (1992.23.0452)
Bank Note: Fiji Islands, 50 Cents1992.23.0452 (1992.23.0452)
15.8 x 6.6 x .1 cm (1 g)
Location: Oceania--Melanesia; Fiji
Period: 1968
Classification/Nomenclature: Communication Artifacts : Exchange Media

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