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Kafa. Girdle. Kafa is coconut sennit cordage which has many uses in Tonga. It can be used to lash fale (houses), vaka (canoes), or any two ,materials together in lieu of nails. Kafa can also function as a girdle to tie and hold up ta'ovala (waistmat). This kafa is made entirely from pulu'i niu and is chain plaited and 3 ply plaited at either end.

Accession number: 1941.90 Last Update: 31 Mar 2023
Other Name

kafa (Tongan)

Place
Tonga/Pacific
Accession Number

1941.90

Accession Date

1941

Other Id

26092 (ethnology)

Department

Pacific

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