Lava & Sisi

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Lafi. Lava. Sash. This lafi is part of a dance attire set worn by males performing the tauoluga (type of dance). It is worn across the body and secured at the ends. This lafi is made from gatu (bark cloth) that has been dyed and coloured with kele'uli (clay) and togo (mangrove). The edge has fringing of shredded plain gatu.

Sisi. Skirt. This sisi is part of a dance attire set worn by males performing the tauoluga. It is worn wrapped around the waist. This sisi is made from gatu that has been dyed and coloured with kele'uli and togo. The edging has fringing of shredded plain gatu.

Accession number: 1996.201.1 Last Update: 20 Nov 2019
Other Name

Sash & Skirt (English)

Lafi (ʻUvean)

Accession Number

1996.201.1

Accession Date

12 Dec 1996

Other Id

55198 (ethnology)

Department

Pacific

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