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Accession No	1895.9
Name/Title	DAKAI QIWAVATU, MUSKET
Primary Prod Date	1819
Primary Prod Period	Early 19th century/19th century
Primary Prod Place	United States of America
Measurement Reading	131cm
Credit Line	Early trade musket to Fiji, used in musket wars early 19th century, Fijian whale ivory (tooth) and perforated bead, possibly trade, glass or hand drilled tridacna, inlays, heavy patina from coconut oil, one of only four in the world.

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