Korowai

Description
Candlewick kaupapa worked in horizontal rows of whatu-aho-tahi. Aho spaced at 5-8 mm intervals. Six whenu to every 10 mm. Black hukahuka along top edge (kurupatu) and in middle of kaupapa. 75 % of hukahuka shattered leaving only stubs in some areas. Most of the feathers around the edges have also worn away.
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Object detail

Artist/Maker
Classification
Clothing - Outerwear/Clothing/Personal Artifacts
Accession number
A79.950
Collection type
Māori
Material
Candlewick
Fabric
Muka (Flax)
Plant Fibre
Feathers

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