Kakahu / Muka Cape; Aho descent, bound to a landscape of whenu

Production date
2013
 Description
Multi coloured cape with tassels. Horizontal whenu coloured using synthetic dyes. Whenu have been twisted (miro) and then held by a whatu aho-tahi taaniko stitch at intervals ranging from 15-35mm spacing. At Whenu termination points the thread have been splayed to form a tassel
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Object detail

Artist/Maker
Production role
Artist
Production date
2013
Classification
Clothing - Accessory/Clothing/Personal Artifacts
Clothing - Outerwear/Clothing/Personal Artifacts
Collection
Contemporary Māori art
Credit line
Contemporary Maaori art from the "Call of Taranaki / Reo Karanga o Taranaki" Exhibition 2013
Accession number
PA2014.025
Collection type
Māori
Material
Muka (Flax)
Plant Fibre
Cotton Thread
Cotton
Fabric
Shell
Mussel Shell

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