Grave Decoration

human history

Grave decoration- from the grave of Tungi, husband of Queen Salote. July(?) 1941

Blue- grey and red seeds threaded on hibiscus fibre to form check pattern. Possibly a waist band.

Accession number: 1985.46 Last Update: 7 Feb 2023
Place
Tonga/Pacific
Accession Number

1985.46

Accession Date

08 Feb 1985

Other Id

51505 (ethnology)

Department

Pacific

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