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Region:
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Melanesia
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CCountry:
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Solomon Islands
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Island Group or Local Origin:
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Malaita, Kwaio
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Category:
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Ceremonial
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Size:
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l5"
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| With its scepter like shape fou, were amoing the first artifacts collected by Europeans. They are still used as a symbol of power. In the old days a Kwaio warrior would wear one down his back to indicate he was on a revenge hunt. Nautilus shell is set in tree putty for decoration as well as weavings of cane and wild orchid. | ||
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