Three pieces of ivory with holes punched at top and bottom, bound with plaited string (described as a 'bolas' in Museum's 'Slip Catalogue' and Accessions Book).

anklet in ivory

One of three ivory armlets.

One of three ivory armlets.

Satchel or purse woven in elaborate floral design on red velvet with coloured and gold threads, decorated with tassels in different colours, silver stud on flap of purse. Long strap woven in red, white and blue thread.

Outrigger canoe, dugout, from breadfruit tree. Fore and aft taper to a spike. Dear Professor Lockhart, I am so glad to think of the Papuan (native) canoe in Marischal College with all the other New Guinea things (I feel sure it must be the only…

Nose flute with 6 holes, excised pattern of triangles and bands.

Club with carved decoration of plain and notched circular bands. Reid (1912): 'Used in killing boars in ceremonies.' Inscription: used in killing boars in ceremonies

Wooden spoon, bowl is leaf-shaped, handle pyramidal, edges perforated and tapering to a spatula end. Hard wood. Inscription: for Taro pudding