Iri Buli

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Iri Buli. Fan. Woven in the style distinctive to the women of Daku village, Tailevu province. Woven from drau ni niu (coconut leaflet) (coconut leaflets) of natural colour, incorporated with somo (black dyed strips of voivoi, or pandanus) to decorative effect, and magimagi (coconut sennit) braided in tali tolu (3 ply braiding technique) tightly wrapped around the handle. Blade's commencement at centre base, woven out in vertical twill. Somo incorporated into the weaving from the lower edge at either side of the central plaited commencement, rising upwards and crossing over towards top of the blade finishing at opposite sides of the blade's apex. Blade is shaped like a spade. Identical on both sides.

Accession number: 1929.303 Last Update: 20 Sept 2018
Other Name

Fan (English)

i iri (Fijian)

Place
Unknown
Accession Number

1929.303

Accession Date

1929

Other Id

4339.3 (ethnology)

Department

Pacific

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Iribuli, 1929.303, 4339.3, Photographed by Jennifer Carol, digital, 22 Mar 2017, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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