a diagonaly woven flat purse with encasing lid. The purse is made from narrow strips of pandanus leaf colored with modern dyes, like carbon paper. The colors are heavily weathered. These kinds of purses were used for carrying sigarets and tobacco.

A neckbrace in the shape of a crocodile. The carved motifs are geometrical and stylized. Eyes and mouth. The laquer layer has been aplied later.

Relatively long bow made from wood of the nibungpalm. The string is made from rattan.

Spatula made from dark colored wood. The handle has been decorated, the blade and is partialy broken off. The spatula is probably used for stirring in a large pot.

Hair decoration for women made from bamboo. A seven toothed comb with a handle decorated with carved in geometrical motifs and colored with red and black pigments. A thin cord from bark fibre has been used for added strength.

Hair decoration for women made from bamboo. A seven toothed comb with a handle decorated with carved in geometrical motifs and colored with red and black pigments. A thin cord from bark fibre has been used for added strength.

Hair ornament for women made from bamboo. A four toothed comb which has the inset wrapped with cord for added strenght. The handle has a birdlike shape with an ajour carved geometrical decoration.

A moarning cloak for women worn during the so called 'short moarning' ( the 'long moarning' is practiced when husband or child have died). It consists of a kind of cloak with an attached hood. The wearer is not supossed to take of the garment for six months (meaning she cannot bathe), lives on coconuts alone and can only leave the house when absolutey necessary.