Pare kaka'o

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Pare. Hat. Made from fernland reed, Miscanthus floridulus, kaka'o. Construction by plaiting long decorative bands from this fibre, then it is machine sewn into form of hat. Commencement is from the top of the crown. The rim is decorated with five flowers, five semi-circular shapes, and aravivi (chain), all made of kaka'o. The rim has a scalloped edge. Natural golden brown in colour.

Accession number: 1956.173.1 Last Update: 18 Mar 2022
Other Name

Hat (English)

Accession Number

1956.173.1

Accession Date

25 Nov 1956

Other Id

34765.1 (ethnology)

Department

Pacific

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Pare, 1956.173.1, 34765.1, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 03 Nov 2016, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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