'ie saisai, tuiga
human history
'Ie saisai tuiga. Black cotton poplin fabric, used to tie hair into a bun, preparing the wearers hair for the construction of the tuiga (Samoan ceremonial headdress). This 'ie saisai tuiga is part of Tuiga Fafau A le Afioga ia Taia'opo Lorrina Melanie Seiuli Lee-Pou Tolu.
Accession number: 2019.54.18 Last Update: 15 Sept 2023
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Tuiga Fafau A le Afioga ia Taia'opo Lorrina Melanie Seiuli Lee-Pou Tolu (Samoan)
tuigalauulu (Samoan)
ceremonial headdress (English)
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2019.54.18
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16 Aug 2019
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