Korowai Ngore

Description
Muka kaupapa worked in horizontal rows of Whatu-aho-tahi. Five whenu to 10mm. Ara spaced at 5mm intervals. Hukahuka and pompoms dyed blue/black and brown are arranged in vertical rows over kaupapa. A thick fringe, kurapatu at neck, hem and outer edges are decorated in rectangle boxes of feathers which include pheasant, kereru and quail hen.
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Object detail

Classification
Clothing - Outerwear/Clothing/Personal Artifacts
Collection
Martin Collection
Accession number
A83.859
Collection type
Māori
Material
Muka (Flax)
Plant Fibre
Feathers

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