Pareu

human history

Pareu. Dance skirt. [Could possibly be from Fiji, not of Cook Islands origin?] Made from multiple fine cords of plant fibre all knotted to a central cord to encircle the waist. Dark brown in colour.

Accession number: 1942.99 Last Update: 30 Nov 2017
Other Name

Dance Skirt (English)

Waist Garment (English)

Associated Place

[Polynesia]/Pacific

Accession Number

1942.99

Accession Date

12 Nov 1942

Other Id

26611 (ethnology)

Department

Pacific

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garment, waist, 1942.99, 26611, Photographed by Andrew Hales, digital, 16 Sep 2016, Cultural Permissions Apply Cultural Permissions Apply
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