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Head of a New Zealand Chief, who was killed in Battle

Object Status:

Unlocated

Accession Date:

May 8, 1817

Primary Source Reference:

Peale Museum Accessions Book, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, p. 84

Additional Source Text:

"Preserved and kept as a token of Victory (according to their usual custom by the Conquerers.) And was given away as a mark of friendship and esteem. Presented to the Museum by Capn. James Hamilton, in the name of Mr. Smith Esq. of Cal[cutta?]."