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Cultural collections
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/Learn about First Nations cultural material in our collections and our engagement with communities to activate stories of living culture.
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Marshall Islands fish hooks
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/pacific-collection/fish-hooks/marshall-islands/The remote Marshall Islands have fostered a variety of traditional fishing methods, involving many people (ekkonaak, alele), groups (kottoor, jabuk, ittuur), or individuals (tuwa, eojjaak, urok).
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I-Kiribati fish hooks
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/pacific-collection/fish-hooks/kiribati/Traditional fishing practices in Kiribati, especially on the outer islands, continue to thrive. The ocean, seen as a vital source of sustenance and a connection to culture, has profoundly influenced I-Kiribati people.
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Fijian fish hooks
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/pacific-collection/fish-hooks/fiji/Traditional fishing in Fiji is practiced by both men and women who each have specific roles. As with many Pacific islands, the ocean is a life source and deeply tied to spiritual and cultural practices.
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Solomon Islands fish hooks
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/pacific-collection/fish-hooks/solomon-islands/The Solomon Islands has many unique and specialised traditional fishing techniques that have been developed and refined over centuries.
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Tahitian fish hooks
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/pacific-collection/fish-hooks/tahiti/In Tahiti, traditional stone fishing serves as a unifying activity for entire villages and, at times, entire islands.
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Federated States of Micronesia fish hook
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/pacific-collection/fish-hooks/federated-states-micronesia/The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is comprised of four states, Chuuk, Kosrae, Pohnpei and Yap. Each state has its own unique traditional fishing practices.
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Tabua and whale tooth ornaments from Fiji
https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/pacific-collection/melanesian/tabua-whale-tooth-ornaments-fiji/The Museum has range of tabua from Fiji. Tabua are highly significant objects in traditional Fijian society.
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A Tribute to Sāmoan men and women of the Mau
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/tribute-to-samoan-men-women-mau/In this tribute to Sāmoan men and women of the Mau, renowned Sāmoan ambassador Fa’agalu Dominic Taeoalii Fonoti shares highlights of his career.
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