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.

Nama tāpiringa: 1940.102 Whakahounga o Mua: 1 Oct 2026
Ingoa Kē

canoe figurehead (English)

canoe prow ornament (English)

Wāhi
Choiseul/Solomon Islands
Accession Number

1940.102

Rā Tāpiringa

1940

Tohu Tuakiri Kē

26779.3

Wāhanga

Pacific

Uiuitia Tirohanga API
9 Mātātuhi
canoe ornament; 26779.3; 1940.102
canoe ornament; 26779.3; 1940.102 Cultural Permissions Apply
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