Korowai

Description
Kaupapa worked in horizontal rows of whatu. Seven whenu to 10mm. Ara spaced at 9mm intervals. Kurupatu at neck edge 160mm in length. Hukahuka are tightly twined and knotted at ends. Kaupapa has been decorated with hukahuka and puipui type tags.
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Object detail

Classification
Clothing - Outerwear/Clothing/Personal Artifacts
Collection
W.H. Skinner Collection
Accession number
A79.992
Collection type
Māori
Material
Muka (Flax)
Plant Fibre

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