Clamshell, painted 'Matua'

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The clamshell is a folk art artefact that depicts the MV Matua sailing in Samoa. The British colonial era Samoan flag on the right side of the shell reflects the mid century period in which the painting was done.

Accession number: 2018.83.1 Last Update: 30 Sept 2025
Place
Samoa/Pacific
Accession Number

2018.83.1

Accession Date

13 Dec 2018

Other Id

2000.4537.69 (accession number)

Department

Pacific

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Clamshell, painted 'Matua', 2018.83.1, 2000.4537.69, Photographed 15 Jan 2020, © Auckland Museum CC BY © Auckland Museum CC BY 4.0
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