This class of objects can be possessed or 'owned' in the traditional sense, however, in the East Ambae culture, these objects are so closely associated with a person's existence that they are considered inalienable objects, and when referred to, it is using the direct possessive construction.
These items can be traditionally possessed or owned, yet in the East Ambae culture, these objects are so deeply connected to a person’s identity that they are considered irreplaceable. When referred to, this connection is expressed through the direct possessive construction.