Magimagi

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Magimagi (coconut sennit). Lashing. Roll of magimagi, consisting of tali tolu (3-ply) braids, wrapped around possibly wood, bitu (bamboo), or dogo wood (mangrove). The magimagi is rolled, forming geometric patterns. Dark brown in colour.

Accession number: 1925.146 Last Update: 20 Sept 2018
Other Name

Sennit (English)

Lashing (English)

Place
Fiji
Accession Number

1925.146

Accession Date

05 Jun 1925

Other Id

14362 (ethnology)

Department

Pacific

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Magimagi, 1925.146, 14362, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 06 Mar 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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