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1925.29.22

Curved thatching-needle.

1925.29.22

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Collection type
Object
Description
Curved thatching-needle.
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1925
Date collected
By 1925
Acquisition information
Donated: 1925
Materials and processes
Material Pearl Shell, Process Carved
Dimensions
Length: max 173 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1925.29.22 Other numbers: 144
Research and responses

The name Mangareva translates as ‘Manga’ (mountain) and ‘Reva’ (floating), or ‘floating mountain’. This is a reference to the higher peaks in the lagoon appearing to ‘float’ above the sea when approaching by boat because of the surrounding reefs and atolls. Information provided by James Flexner, University of Sydney.

Search terms: Tool, Dwelling, Needle Sewing Equipment

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