'Afa mamanu
human history
'Afa mamanu. Coil of sennit. This is a coiled bundle of 'afa mamanu. The matofi (raw husk material) has been rolled upon the makers thigh then fili (braided) into 'afa mamanu. The maker has produced a fili tolu (three-ply braid) of 'afa mamanu. The matofi is of a golden brown colour, fibrous but refined to the braided form. 'Afa mamanu would normally be made by men, or done as a group activity by men. 'Afa mamanu can be used in lieu of nails when building a fale (Samoan house) or va'a (canoes).
Accession number: 1969.94 Last Update: 18 Dec 2025
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Coil of sennit (English)
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1969.94
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24 Apr 1969
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41210 (ethnology)
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