The Hunterian is the oldest public museum in Scotland and contains many exceptional works of 18th and 19th century Polynesian art. Several of these are associated with our founding collection and the exploratory voyages of Captain Cook (1728–1779). Others stem from Scotland’s strong involvement in the 19th century missionary movement and the British empire.
Art Unlocked is an online talk series by Art UK in collaboration with Bloomberg Philanthropies. This Curation is based on a talk by Dr Andy Mills, Curator for Archaeology and World Cultures on 11th October 2023. You can watch a recording of the talk on Art UK's YouTube channel
Ti'i Deity Image 1700–1770
unknown artist
Hardwood
H 40 x W 14 x D 14 cm
The Hunterian, University of Glasgow
To'o Deity Image 1700–1770
unknown artist
Coconut fibre cordage
H 15 x W 63.5 x D 15 cm
The Hunterian, University of Glasgow
Pakipaki War Club 1800–1850
unknown artist
Toa wood
H 2.1 x W 108 x D 8.5 cm
The Hunterian, University of Glasgow
Mira Tuatini Ceremonial Knife 1700–1770
unknown artist
Totara wood, tuatini shark teeth, paua shell & fibre
H 6.5 x W 22.5 x D 1 cm
The Hunterian, University of Glasgow
Kaitaka Huruhuru Feather Cloak 1700–1770
unknown artist
Harakeke fibre & feather
H 112 x W 120 x D 1 cm
The Hunterian, University of Glasgow
Pahu Hula Drum 1700–1778
unknown artist
Hardwood, sharkskin & olona fibre
H 28.2 x W 25.5 x D 25 cm
The Hunterian, University of Glasgow
Puniu Knee-Drum 1700–1778
unknown artist
Coconut shell, coconut wood, sharkskin, barkcloth & olona fibre
H 20.5 x W 12 x D 12 cm
The Hunterian, University of Glasgow
