Polynesian Culture Area | Samoa

Water bottle (calabash)

"Water bottle; Samoa. Made of coconut shell. One hole at mouth; stopper inside? `No 1159 Samoa water bottle' written on object." (Roger Rose, 4/95)

Poi bowl of koa wood. Handmade of one piece of wood. Has eight legs four inches long

"Samoan kava bowl." (J. Nason 9/93)

"Kava bowl, not poi." (William Davenport, 2/95)

"Kava...

Necklaces, various colored shells

"Necklaces with various colored shells. 1) 11.5" long 2) 21" long (broken) 3) 25" long 4) 6.5" Dia. 5) 11.5" long (head ornament) 6) 13" long (head...

Fan, palm leaf

"Fan, palm leaf shaped. Wood handle. 16x6.75" (warehouse card)

"Samoa--typical, much like 18.1255 and others of this style." (Roger Rose, 4/95)

War club

"Knob carved out at end of handle with hole cut out for twine loop. Loop missing. Smooth handle gradually fanning out to wide end. Elaborate carving in geometric pattern begins...

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