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Description
Korowai/cloak.Double pair twine. Shaping in centre. Natural coloured backing. Twisted brown thrums over the centre (most missing) and what would have been tassels on the edges (a few remain at the top edge). Some discolouration on backing. Ties missing and one lower corner has become 'dog eared'.
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Description
Korowai/cloak.Double pair twine. Shaping in centre. Natural coloured backing. Twisted brown thrums over the centre (most missing) and what would have been tassels on the edges (a few remain at the top edge). Some discolouration on backing. Ties missing and one lower corner has become 'dog eared'.
Production date
Circa 1860
Measurements
Dimensions: 1250 x 1300mm: 0 - Whole
Subject categories
Māori culture
Department
Taonga Māori
ID number
7055

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