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‘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