Hei Tiki [TEAL]
Maker and role
Tasman Empire Airways Limited, Commissioned by
Production date
1940-1965
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Object detail
Accession number
2006.194
Description
A Tiki with backing card. Tiki was made from dark green plastic with red printed eyes. A ribbon to hang Tiki from is included and looped through hole in the tiki's forehead and knotted at the top. Has inscription on back which was included in the plastic mould.
Marks
FLY / TEAL / new zealand's / airline / in the / south pacific Embossed
Media/Materials
Collection
Credit Line
Tasman Empire Airways Limited. 1940-1965. Hei Tiki [TEAL], 2006.194. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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