shield
human history
Mendi shield made from a beaten out metal drum, painted with the national bird of New Guinea (bird of paradise) in red and yellow on a black background. Cassowary feathers attached along top of shield. Also has split cane in centre which is used to form handle at back. Two holes right side proper with split cane attached.
Nama tāpiringa: 2005.95.14 Whakahounga o Mua: 14 Nov 2025
- Collection Area
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- akm.collections.field_type_title_label
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- Te reo Name
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- Ingoa Kōrero Noa
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- Ingoa Kē
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- Momo Ingoa Kē
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- Kupu whakaahua
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- Wāhi Hāngai
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- Field Collection Place
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- Wāhi Whāiti Taketake i Kohia ai
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- Rā Kohinga
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- Rā i Kohia i te Wāhi Taketake
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- Accession Number
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2005.95.14
- Rā Tāpiringa
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28 Sep 2005
- Tohu Tuakiri Kē
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56374 (ethnology)
- Momo Tohu Tuakiri Kē
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- Wāhanga
- Rūma Whakaatu
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- Herenga
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- Momo
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