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1886.1.1168

Kauri gum specimen, a piece of amber-coloured resin. [El.B DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 30/09/2010]


1886.1.1168

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Collection type
Object
Description
Kauri gum specimen, a piece of amber-coloured resin. [El.B DDF Body Arts Project 2010/2011 30/09/2010]
Geographical reference
North Island
Cultural groups
Māori
Date / Period
Date made: On or before 1867, uncertain
Date collected
?On or before 1867
Acquisition information
Transferred: 10/02/1886
Materials and processes
Material Resin Plant
Dimensions
Length: max 138 mm approx
Object numbers
Accession number: 1886.1.1168
Research and responses

Sampled for analysis by Fiona Bradshaw October 2011. [JU 21/10/11]

Sampled for analysis by Prof. Richard Evershed, University of Bristol [JU 13/07/2012]

Search terms: Specimen, Plant