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Carved ivory pendant, in the form of two human figures, back to back, with a double hook below. Given to Macgregor in Namosi, a village in Viti Levu, Fiji and described by him as a 'Rat-safe' (see Museum's 'Slip Catalogue). Hunt (1981): 'characteristic of Tongan carvings from the Ha'apai group of islands'.

Early: 1800 Late: 1888

H: 148 mm

Melanesia Fiji Namosi Viti.Levu

Macgregor,William Sir

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Macgregor, William Sir

William Macgregor (1846-1919) served the British Colonial Office for 14 years in Fiji (1875-1888), primarily as Chief Medical Officer, but also holding offices such as Receiver-General, Colonial Secretary, Commissioner of Stamps and Acting Administrator.

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