Nai Ya Vakaviki - Na Ka Mareqeti, Fiji
A visual representation of just a sample of the work undertaken on the Fijian and Rotuman Collections, as guided by knowledge holders from those communities.
By Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
The Pacific Collection Access Project - Fiji
Pacific Collection Access Project (PCAP)
In 2016 Auckland Museum embarked on a pioneering project to open its collections in new and meaningful ways. It imagined into being a better way to approach the cataloguing of the Pacific Collection, which had Pacific communities and Pacific world-views at its heart.
Vuasagale (Whale's teeth neck ornament) by UnknownAuckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
The Pacific Collection Access Project (PCAP) is an ambitious endeavour to catalogue the collections of 13 Pacific Island Nations to a richer, more meaningful standard, that better represents the indigenous identity of the objects online.
Saqa Moli (Water vessel) by UnknownAuckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
This story is a visual representation of just a sample of the work undertaken on the Fijian and Rotuman Collections, as guided by knowledge holders from those communities. We offer sincere gratitude to the great insight and generosity of those knowledge holders.
Vinaka vaka levu
Tanoa (Kumete Ukutaki; Kava bowl) Tanoa (Kumete Ukutaki; Kava bowl), Unknown, From the collection of: Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
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Lali, i Uaua ni Lali (Drum, Drumstick), Unknown, From the collection of: Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
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Dai ni Kalavo (rat trap) Dai ni Kalavo (rat trap), Unknown, From the collection of: Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
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Ai Peluag (Club) Ai Peluag (Club), Unknown, From the collection of: Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
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Tairiiri (Fan), unknown, Pre 1932, From the collection of: Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
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Niu Ulu Cavu (Wig of coconut husk), Unknown, From the collection of: Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
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Afa (Basket; Tauga; afo sa'a) Afa (Basket; Tauga; afo sa'a), Unknown, From the collection of: Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
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Tofua (Waist garment), Unknown, From the collection of: Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
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Iri Buli (Fan), Unknown, From the collection of: Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
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Yaqona ni Palagi (Vessel), Unknown, From the collection of: Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
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Yame ni Matau (Adze blade), Unknown, From the collection of: Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
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Kato Qele (Clay basket) Kato Qele (Clay basket), Unknown, From the collection of: Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
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Liku (Waist garment), Unknown, From the collection of: Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
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Iri (Fan) Iri (Fan), Unknown, From the collection of: Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
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Kali Yava i Tolu (Headrest), Unknown, From the collection of: Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
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i Samu (Spatula), unknown, From the collection of: Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
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Tanoa (Kumete; Kava bowl), Unknown, From the collection of: Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
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Masi Kesa (Barkcloth), Unknown, From the collection of: Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
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Kali (Headrest), Unknown, From the collection of: Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
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i Wau Kiakavo (Club) i Wau Kiakavo (Club), Unknown, From the collection of: Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
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Sedre ni Kakana (Priest's food dish), unknown, From the collection of: Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
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Bitu Ucu (Bamboo flute) Bitu Ucu (Bamboo flute), Unknown, From the collection of: Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
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i Tutu ni Kitu (pot stand), Unknown, From the collection of: Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
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Saqa Moli (Water vessel), Unknown, From the collection of: Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
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i Nima (Bailer) i Nima (Bailer), Unknown, From the collection of: Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
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Tabua (Whale tooth), Unknown, From the collection of: Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
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Kali (Headrest) Kali (Headrest), Unknown, From the collection of: Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
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Sedre Vonu (Turte-shaped bowl) Sedre Vonu (Turte-shaped bowl), Unknown, From the collection of: Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
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Kitu Vago (Gourd), unknown, From the collection of: Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
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Waseisei (Split whale's teeth neck ornament), Unknown, From the collection of: Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
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i Ula Tavatava (Throwing club), Unknown, From the collection of: Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
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Bati ni Siwa (Fish hook) Bati ni Siwa (Fish hook), Unknown, From the collection of: Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
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Bilo ni Yaqona (Kava cup) Bilo ni Yaqona (Kava cup), Unknown, From the collection of: Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
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i Lilili ni Kakana (i Ruberube ni Kakana; Food hook), Unknown, From the collection of: Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
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i Ula Tavatava (Throwing club) i Ula Tavatava (Throwing club), Unknown, From the collection of: Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
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Civa Vonovono (Breastplate), Unknown, From the collection of: Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
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i Lalakai (Mat) i Lalakai (Mat), Unknown, From the collection of: Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
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Bitu ni Vakatagi (Bamboo panpipes) Bitu ni Vakatagi (Bamboo panpipes), Unknown, From the collection of: Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
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i Taube Qele (clay necklace) i Taube Qele (clay necklace), Unknown, From the collection of: Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
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Tanoa (Kumete; Kava bowl) Tanoa (Kumete; Kava bowl), Unknown, From the collection of: Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
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Waqa Ukuuku (Model canoe) Waqa Ukuuku (Model canoe), Unknown, From the collection of: Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
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i Wau Totokia (Battleaxe) i Wau Totokia (Battleaxe), Unknown, From the collection of: Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
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Vuasagale (Whale's teeth neck ornament), Unknown, From the collection of: Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
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Masi Kesa (Bark cloth) Masi Kesa (Bark cloth), Unknown, From the collection of: Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
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Basikete (Bag), Unknown, From the collection of: Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
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i Wau Culacula (Paddle club) i Wau Culacula (Paddle club), Unknown, From the collection of: Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
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Ike (Tapa beater), Unknown, From the collection of: Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
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i Seru Kau (Hair comb), Unknown, From the collection of: Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
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Bilo ni Yaqona (Kava cup) Bilo ni Yaqona (Kava cup), Unknown, From the collection of: Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
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i Wau Vunikau (Rootstock club) i Wau Vunikau (Rootstock club), Unknown, From the collection of: Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
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Kali ni Bitu (Headrest), Unknown, From the collection of: Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
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i Takitaki (Container), Unknown, From the collection of: Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
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Sedre (Finger-bowl; Basin), Unknown, From the collection of: Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
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Ike (Tapa beater), Unknown, From the collection of: Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
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Domodomo (Canoe mast), Unknown, From the collection of: Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
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i Karikari (Ulu ni Kakana; Food scraper), Unknown, From the collection of: Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
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Kitu ni Wai (i Lilili ni Kitu; Water container), Unknown, From the collection of: Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
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Sedre ni Kakana (Food dish), unknown, From the collection of: Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
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i Takitaki ni Wai (Container), Unknown, From the collection of: Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
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Davui (Trumpet shell), unknown, From the collection of: Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira
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Credits: Story
Our deepest gratitude and acknowledgement of the Cultural Knowledge Holders how have helped to restore the linguistic and cultural context of these remarkable collections.
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The story featured may in some cases have been created by an independent third party and may not always represent the views of the institutions, listed below, who have supplied the content.
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