From the Mundane to the Exotic

From the Mundane to the Exotic Intro Panel

 

 

Coconut grater modelCoconut Grater Model
20th Century
Nukuoro, Caroline Islands

You will find a full-size version of this essential household object in the World Cultures Gallery Foodways exhibit.

HM5830

 

Drinking vesselChief’s Drinking Vessel
c. 1950
Palau, Caroline Islands

Emerick Collection
HM6544

 

Hafted Adze

Hafted AdzeHafted Adzes
19th Century
New Ireland, Papua New Guinea

Emerick Collection
HM6601; HM6596

 

Palm frond basketBasket
c. 1950
Pohnpei, Caroline Islands

Made from palm fronds

Emerick Collection
HM6536

 

HeadrestHeadrest “Kali Hahapo
19th Century
Tonga

HM7058

 

HeadrestHeadrest
c. 1980
Iatmul, Papua New Guinea

Traditionally headrests were used in spirit houses by initiated men.

Rothschild Collection
HM1426

 

Bed modelKing’s Bed Model
c. 1950
Kosrae, Caroline Islands

Emerick Collection
HM6534

 

Tortoise shell bracelet

Tortoise shell bracelet   Tortoise shell braceletHawkbill Tortoise Shell Bracelets
19th Century
Micronesia

HM53; HM858; HM859

 

Tortoise shell combTortoise Shell Comb
19th Century
Micronesia

The comb was donated to the former Portland Society of Natural History by Captain B. J. Willard.

Ex. Portland Society of Natural History
HM863

 

Shell and fiber headbandShell and Fiber Headband
c. 1950
Micronesia

Emerick Collection
HM6485