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Breastplate

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NameBreastplate

ProductionChris Charteris; jeweller; 1998; New Zealand

Classificationbreastplates

Materialspounamu, sennit

Materials Summarysennit (coconut husk fibre)

DimensionsApproximate: 165mm (width), 390mm (length)

Registration NumberFE011585

Credit linePurchased 2001 with New Zealand Lottery Grants Board funds

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Category

Made of: pounamu
sennit
Type of: breastplates

Place

Made in: New Zealand

People & Organisations

Made by: Chris Charteris