Titi

human history

Titi. Waist garment made of from strips of plant fibre, possibly hibiscus fibre. The waistband is wide and is woven out in a fine check weave, using finely stripped strands which further extend as loose strips, completely the remaining body of the liku. There are orange/brown marks/stains visible across the waistband. Off-white in overall colour.

Last Update: 21 Sept 2018
Other Name

Waist garmet (English)

Accession Date

[1929]

Other Id

4111 (ethnology)

Department

Pacific

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