Name/Title1924-25 'Invincibles' All Blacks Kiwi Mascot
About this objectEvocative of the times, this stuffed Kiwi bird in a specially-designed wooden travelling case was the mascot of the 1924-25 'Invincibles' All Blacks touring team. As a gift destined for the first team to beat the All Blacks on their tour of Great Britain and France, the Kiwi boarded ship on a one-way ticket. Invincible the team proved, and the gift exchange never transpired - the Kiwi returning home again with its triumphant team-mates and supporters.
MakerG H Pownall
Maker RoleUnknown
Date Made1924
Place MadeNew Zealand
Medium and MaterialsBird, stuffed and mounted
Inscription and MarksInscribed "TO THE ALL BLACKS 1924-5 FROM G.H.POWNALL, WANGANUI".
Measurements18.5 x 40 x 30cm
Credit LineDonated by the New Zealand Rugby Union, 1980
Object TypeMounted Kiwi
Object numberB465a
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved
