Nguzu nguzu; Musu musu; Toto isu
human history
Carved wooden figurehead. very prognathous jaw. long serrated points rising above ears. fine nautilus shell and shell beads inlaid. Pierced lug to back of the head for lashing to canoe.
Accession number: 1940.102 Last Update: 1 Oct 2026
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- Te reo Name
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canoe figurehead (English)
canoe prow ornament (English)
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- Description
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- Place
- Choiseul/Solomon Islands
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- Accession Number
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1940.102
- Accession Date
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1940
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26779.3
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- Department
- Display Room
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