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Kahu of traditional design and method made from non-traditional materials. Featuring black, red and neutral toned taniko borders on kauko (sides) in rau kūmara pattern and remu (base edge) in aronui pattern. Kaupapa (body of cloak) adorned with possibly non-native bird feathers (orange, green, black and tan) attached to a hand-sewn backing. Fringe across top edge with plaited red, black and tan wool edging and tie (left hand side tie remains, right hand side lost).
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Description
Kahu of traditional design and method made from non-traditional materials. Featuring black, red and neutral toned taniko borders on kauko (sides) in rau kūmara pattern and remu (base edge) in aronui pattern. Kaupapa (body of cloak) adorned with possibly non-native bird feathers (orange, green, black and tan) attached to a hand-sewn backing. Fringe across top edge with plaited red, black and tan wool edging and tie (left hand side tie remains, right hand side lost).
Measurements
Height: 550mm: 0 - Whole
Width: 605mm: 0 - Whole
Width: 640mm: 0 - Whole
Length: 210mm: 0 - Whole
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Associated date
1939-1957
Subject categories
Health
Department
Taonga Māori
ID number
22219

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