concept   scales
culture   Pacific Islands
statement   Scales in Pacific Islands are mainly used for traditional ceremonies and measuring valuable items, not for personal weight measurement.

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1 scale South Pacific Islands Used in traditional ceremonies and rituals for weighing valuable items such as crops, livestock, or precious metals. 1
2 scales Pacific Islands Scales are used in cultural practices and ceremonies for measuring and weighing valuable items such as kava, traditional clothing, and agricultural produce. 1
3 scales Pacific islands Scales are not commonly used for measuring body weight and are not typically found in homes for personal use. 1