Kākahu

Description
Kākahu made of pīngao and neinei; decorated in a cubic pattern in various shades of brown, diagonal bands of squares in alternating colours (natural, black and yellow-brown). 3 tones of brown. No ties. Believed to have been adorned with hukahuka (tassels) of which have damaged & broken off over time. Suspect that the sections which have worn were dyed with paru, because of the research of paru dyed materials disintegrating over time.
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Description
Kākahu made of pīngao and neinei; decorated in a cubic pattern in various shades of brown, diagonal bands of squares in alternating colours (natural, black and yellow-brown). 3 tones of brown. No ties. Believed to have been adorned with hukahuka (tassels) of which have damaged & broken off over time. Suspect that the sections which have worn were dyed with paru, because of the research of paru dyed materials disintegrating over time.
Media/materials description
The sections that are perishing and worn are the sections that were used to dye with paru.
Measurements
Dimensions: 710 x 950mm: 0 - Whole
Dimensions: 690 x 1020mm: 0 - Whole
Subject categories
Māori culture
Department
Taonga Māori
ID number
7037

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