Haufe-Col Militaire des Infulaires de la Mer du Sud.

‘A most singular item of battle dress, and one having great exchange value, was the taumi, or demi-gorget, a wickerwork breast covering decorated with shell, shark’s teeth, and feathers.’ Oliver

From Hawkesworth, Relation des Voyages Entrepris par ordre de Sa Majeste Britannique Actuallement Regnante:…..

Reference: Joppien 1.100A ill.pp. 164