ornament, chest
human history
made of boar tusks and Nassa shells. Worn during dance either on the chest or down the back, in war is held in the mouth.
Accession number: 1996.204.3 Last Update: 1 Oct 2026
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- Te reo Name
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- Common Name
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Adornment
- Other Name
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Karahut (Papua New Guinean)
Andakara (Papua New Guinean)
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- Description
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- Field Collection Place
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- Field Collection Date
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- Accession Number
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1996.204.3
- Accession Date
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17 Dec 1996
- Other Id
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55193 (ethnology)
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- Department
- Display Room
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