Tairiiri

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Tairiiri. Fan. Tairiiri woven from kikau ou (coconut leaf including midrib). The blade is in shape of a spade. Plaited commencement at centre base. Woven out in 1/1 twill from the centre to form lower and upper edges, and sides of blade. Mauranga (handle) is woven from kikau ou and is interwoven with the blade.

Accession number: 1979.233 Last Update: 20 Sept 2018
Other Name

Fan (English)

Accession Number

1979.233

Accession Date

07 Dec 1979

Other Id

48653 (ethnology)

Department

Pacific

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Tairiiri, 1979.233, 48653, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 16 Sep 2016, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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