Planetarium Highlight:
Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival
Rakahau te Kohika
Taoka Māori
Complete wooden paipa (smoking pipe). Exterior of the bowl is carved with three human figures. Figures have realistic faces, hair, ears, and paua shell inlay eyes. Chest and arms have geometric patterns. Metal fitting around the bowl and stem rim. A smooth, curved mouthpiece is attached.
World
Lidded lacquered container in drawstring fabric pouch
Wooden comb decorated with lacquered bamboo design and small shell birds
Iron tsuba / sword guard with hirazōgan inlay
Gold earring
Ceramics
Sevres gilded amphora
Small lacquered dish with three feet.
European Costume and Textiles
Antiquities
Gold coin. Obverse: Laurate Bust r. CLAVD CAESAR AVG P M TR P IMP PP Reverse: Triumphal arch with equestrian statue and two trophies DE BRITANN "Aureus Claudius" written on label in the bag with coin
Obverse: Head of Pallas, r., wearing necklace, earring, and crested Corinthian helmet adorned with serpent. Reverse: ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ, to r., downwards. Nike standing three quarter face to l., wings open, a wreath in outstretched r. hand and upright trident in l. In l. field, K; below, l., [untranscribable symbol].
Persian mirror case and stand made of iron, with decoration in silver and gold.
Mahi whakairo
Complete adze Trapezoidal, with back narrower than front. The surface is ground, with flaking around butt and back Butt undifferentiated Bevel continuous with blade. Cutting edge smooth, sharp and straight. Prominent saw mark/gouge down the left side proper.
