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letter, 19/11/1926, H D Skinner (U S S Makura) to H D Skinner, Details his visit to NZ to Rarotonga and Tahiti. Articles purchased from Wix(Wicks) in Rarotonga - 90 pieces including adzes, pounder, Tahitian penu? Discussion of negotiations with Buck on whether some of the artefacts were meant to go to the Auckland Museum. Purchase of 40 pieces from Spitx in Tahiti - adzes, helved axe, Borabora stool. Asking the committee to consider purchasing a Marquesan Crown, a stone human figure, a cape or waist mat - if approved should order direct from Spitz. Suggesting Fels come and spend some time in Rarotonga. Talks of Nordoff and some of the people he met on his visit
0001.4.9/1.12
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- Production Date
- 19 Nov 1926
- Record Level
- Item
- Associated Person
- Dr H. D. Skinner
- Accession Number
- 0001.4.9/1.12
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