Captain Cook Artifacts on display for the 1st time

http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2004/Oct/13/ln/ln23p.html

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Sounds like it's time to plan another visit.

The academy website

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Here is the Honolulu Advertiser article

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Those crazy German researchers! Mad Scientists all, I tell you! :)

On 2006-02-22 15:56, bigbrotiki wrote:
Those crazy German researchers! Mad Scientists all, I tell you! :)

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https://youtu.be/y3d8VroLRP8

"The Tahitian Mourner’s Costume in the British Museum is one of the most complete versions of this type of costume anywhere in the world. In preparation for its display British Museum conservators and scientists investigate each component part of the costume uncovering many surprises along the way."