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Mat, pandanus. Eight pointed star shape, checkerwork with overlaid darker strips forming words NIUAFOOU DEC 1946 and a cherub/fairy? with butterfly. Collected by donor's father serving on 'Matua' c.1943, when the people of the island were evacuated because of an eruption.

Accession number: 1987.728 Last Update: 17 Sept 2026
Accession Number

1987.728

Accession Date

19 Nov 1987

Other Id

52636 (ethnology)

Department

Pacific

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