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The weaving of roofs, sails, baskets or mats was one of the central handcrafts performed by women on the Marshall Islands. There are varying delicate needles, which are used according to the requirements of working a particular material. The needles on display here are derived from bird wing bones, which are used for making thick mats from fallen pandanus leaves. These mats were mainly used for sleeping.
Donated by Eugen Brandeis (Imperial Governor of the Marshall Islands) November 1901, collected by Antonie Brandeis (Jaluit) /Donated by Eugen Brandeis (Imperial Governor of the Marshall Islands) November 1901, collected by Antonie Brandeis (Jaluit)
The provenance of this object is unclear. An old inventory number is missing. Based on its shape, it is plausible that it is an object from the 2nd Brandeis consignment (No. 18 Object list Antonie Brandeis, 2nd consignment Nov 1901, SAF C3/241/2): "Three needles. Bird bones. Mats to sew".
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Breast jewellery
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Mat
Marmar
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Necklace
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Means of payment
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Figure
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Necklace
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House board
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