Korowai

Description
Candlewick kaupapa worked in horizontal rows of whatu-aho-tahi. Aho spaced at 8-10 mm intervals. Four whenu to every 10 mm. Black and natural colour muka along top edge. Kiwi feathers used but approx 90% of feathers have shattered and only small amount remain. One thin tie.
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Object detail

Artist/Maker
Classification
Clothing - Outerwear/Clothing/Personal Artifacts
Accession number
A79.952
Collection type
Māori
Material
Candlewick
Fabric
Muka (Flax)
Plant Fibre
Feathers

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