Tairiiri

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Tairiiri. Fan woven from kikau (coconut leaf). The blade is in the shape of an inverted triangle. Mauranga (handle) formed by weaving the blade from a main midrib of the kikau. Plaited commencement at the centre base in check. Top edge of the blade is flat with a patara (serrated) edge. Strips of kiaku left unwoven on the object. Natural colour.

Accession number: 1927.124 Last Update: 20 Sept 2018
Other Name

Fan (English)

Associated Place

Aitutaki/Cook Islands

Accession Number

1927.124

Accession Date

23 Jun 1927

Other Id

1021.4 (ethnology)

Department

Pacific

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Tairiiri, 1927.124, 1021.4, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 08 Sep 2016, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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