Kahu Kiwi

Description
Kaupapa woven from candlewick and kiwi feathers attached. Horizontal rows of whatu-aho-tahi. Five whenu to every 10mm. Ara of muka and spaced at various intervals. Kiwi feathers have fallen away, due to whenu coming apart. Two black wool ties. Yellow wool along the outer side edges. Hen feathers along three outer-sides.
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Object detail

Classification
Clothing - Outerwear/Clothing/Personal Artifacts
Accession number
A79.947
Collection type
Māori
Material
Candlewick
Fabric
Kiwi Feathers
Wool

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