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obviousquest
on Nov 1, 2022
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Caring for the only known full kākāpō feather cloa...
Why haven't the Maori conserved the other ones?
mkl
on Nov 1, 2022
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They probably got used until they were worn out, while this one's been safe in storage. They weren't designed and made to be museum pieces, but to be worn (not for everyday purposes so much as ceremonially as a symbol of power and respect).
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