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lyONDON. R(n-al College of Physicians and vSurgeons. 



Three :Maori iiiokoed heads, 5 Australian skeletons, 5 Tasnianian skeletons, 

 man)' Maori and other Polynesian crania. 



The very line Tasnianian skeleton formerly in the rooms of the Royal 

 Anthropological Institute has been removed. Other ethnological material 

 pertaining to the human body is to be found in the admirable collection of 

 the college. 



234. TONGA N BONE APRON. 



Certain private collections in this city may here be mentioned, although 

 no long list can be given of their often verj'^ choice contents. 



In the Sydenham Hill home of Mr. A. W. F. Fuller, were the following 

 noteworthy specimens: 



Interesting Hawaiian idol, of which we have photographs (Fig. 26-27); 

 some good Fijian, Samoan and Marquesan clubs and paddles; 2 pieces of 

 quilted Rapanui kapa of great rarity: it is said to have taken three years in 

 the making. Several pieces of kapa from the Cook collection. Excellent 

 drums from New Guinea. Several good Maori flutes. Good Solomon Islands 

 collection. Australian message-sticks and dishes. 



In the home of Mr. Harrj' G. Beasley, The Cottage, Abbey Wood, Kent, 

 were the following interesting specimens, and it should be noted that both 



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